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RJ55 FJV

2005 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,843 mi
Last recorded44,843 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C260,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 FJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 44,843 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 42,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 40,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 38,069 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,910 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 33,910 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 27,778 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 27,778 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 24,910 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 23,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Apr 2015 16,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres badly perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 11,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 May 2012 10,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 May 2012 10,850 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,334 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 7,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,978 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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RJ55 FJV is a 2005 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RJ55 FJV, 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 RJ55 FJV registered?

RJ55 FJV is a 2005 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ55 FJV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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