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CA05 ODL

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,807 mi
Last recorded130,807 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ODL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 130,807 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH rear (4.2.3 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

small chip front windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2024 130,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH rear (4.2.3 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

small chip front windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 124,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,887 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 120,887 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 119,091 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 116,319 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 116,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,518 miles

Front sub-frame has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,881 miles

both sus bump stops missing [rear]

Fail 31 Aug 2016 104,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

both sus bump stops missing [rear]

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,389 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,917 miles

slight leak from radiator

Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,917 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

slight leak from radiator

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,543 miles

o/s/r sus stop missing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,589 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,331 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,030 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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CA05 ODL is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CA05 ODL, 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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CA05 ODL is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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