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CE05 TVK

2005 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,883 mi
Last recorded146,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 TVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 146,883 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 143,919 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2023 143,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,612 miles

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

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,171 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,968 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 124,855 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 124,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre valve stems perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 89% pass due to 50% wheel lockout (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,008 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 84,580 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner tread and offside rear showing signs of splitting

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,580 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner tread and offside rear showing signs of splitting

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,735 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,735 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,625 miles

front brake discs rusting

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,359 miles

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

front brake disks rusting

n/s front tyre slight outer wall damage

o/s front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,221 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs very poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,055 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 42,014 miles

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

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

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 TVK is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CE05 TVK, 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 TVK is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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