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CE55 YXY

2005 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,184 mi
Last recorded110,184 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 110,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 May 2021 110,184 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front movement visible in strut top mounts not yet excessive

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight wiper marks visible in screen not yet affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 104,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front movement visible in strut top mounts not yet excessive

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight wiper marks visible in screen not yet affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,502 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 103,489 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,777 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,102 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 75,102 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroed

Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroed

Fail 22 Sep 2012 64,421 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

rad corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,421 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

rad corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,671 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 55,671 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,108 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,782 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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CE55 YXY is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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