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CE05 CVZ

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 145,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

o/s/rear tyre has tears on inside wall

Pass 8 Oct 2014 145,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

o/s/rear tyre has tears on inside wall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 137,073 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 137,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 132,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 132,550 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 124,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 123,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 109,661 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 109,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,820 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 CVZ is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CVZ, 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 CVZ is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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