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CE05 VWJ

2005 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,835 mi
Last recorded158,835 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 158,835 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread markers and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 150,355 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 150,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 146,002 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 143,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,614 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 103,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,456 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

diesl tank dampness

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VWJ is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VWJ, 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 CE05 VWJ registered?

CE05 VWJ is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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