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CE05 BZM

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,060 mi
Last recorded111,060 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 BZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,060 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Spare wheel loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 21 Feb 2020 111,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Spare wheel loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 114,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 95,115 miles

front brake pads are low

knock from front suspension

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,434 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 85,434 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror insecure OFFSIDE (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,651 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 68,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,117 miles

back box corroded

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

front discs worn

suspension bushes perished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,506 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,998 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,902 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CE05 BZM is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CE05 BZM, 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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CE05 BZM is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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