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CE55 NLU

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,931 mi
Last recorded133,931 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,931 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 133,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,278 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 132,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,921 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 128,921 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 124,754 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 124,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 118,168 miles

slight play n/s ball joint

slight play steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,822 miles

front tyres worn on edges and on limit

Fail 15 Apr 2013 104,822 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges and on limit

Pass 7 Apr 2012 95,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2012 95,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,927 miles

Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 83,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,761 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,761 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,717 miles

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

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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CE55 NLU is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CE55 NLU, 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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CE55 NLU is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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