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CA05 PYD

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 PYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,384 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

spare tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both rear brake back plates corroded

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,598 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,146 miles

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

n/s rear brake back plate corroded slightly

slight play n/s front upper shock mount

Pass 19 Sep 2020 90,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s front wing liner slightly loose

slight movement n/s front upper shock mount

Fail 15 Sep 2020 90,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s front wing liner slightly loose

Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust det

movement to n/s front upper shock mount

o/s rear bump stop missing

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,095 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,143 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,090 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet release handle insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,532 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,643 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,163 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,541 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,070 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,840 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,125 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 PYD is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA05 PYD, 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 CA05 PYD registered?

CA05 PYD is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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