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BO55 VTS

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,225 mi
Last recorded58,225 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,225 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

condition of n/s/f upper joint boot

corrosion on floors to sills

lift in o/s/f lower ball joint borderline

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

condition of n/s/f upper joint boot

corrosion on floors to sills

lift in o/s/f lower ball joint borderline

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,417 miles

Coolant leak ( water pump )

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,994 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,994 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,479 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,779 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre sidewall cut & low on tread edges

osr tyre low on tread 2.5mm approx

Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,779 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre sidewall cut & low on tread edges

osr tyre low on tread 2.5mm approx

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,046 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 31,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,453 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 23,453 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,737 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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BO55 VTS is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BO55 VTS, 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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What year was BO55 VTS registered?

BO55 VTS is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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