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BN55 RZH

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,953 mi
Last recorded93,953 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 RZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 93,953 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,412 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog not work

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

spare tyre flat and perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2024 92,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog not work

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

spare tyre flat and perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 91,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre steping in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 70,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 65,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,774 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre perished

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 54,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre perished

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,516 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front wishbone bushes perished and worn

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 51,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded

Front wishbone bushes perished and worn

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 40,934 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 40,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,819 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,911 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,502 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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BN55 RZH is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,347 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN55 RZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN55 RZH is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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