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CE05 CVW

2005 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,511 mi
Last recorded165,511 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 165,511 miles

Corrosion on both sill panels nearside/offside

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 160,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Oil leak ()

diff size tyre front to rear

Fail 6 Feb 2018 160,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Oil leak ()

diff size tyre front to rear

Pass 24 Jan 2017 157,610 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 157,610 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front side lights blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,009 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed prior to test

Fail 12 Jan 2016 142,009 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,279 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,577 miles

front bumper loose but secure.

front cross member excessivly damaged and spilt.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,498 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

front bumper loose but secure.

front cross member excessivly damaged and spilt.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,462 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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CE05 CVW is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 CE05 CVW, 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 CVW is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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