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A5 DFK

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,590 mi
Last recorded134,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 134,590 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 134,590 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

diesel injector leaking exhaust gases offside rear tyre cracking in between the tread

Pass 12 Jun 2014 133,230 miles

Engine noisey.Suspect fuel injector blowing.

N/s mirror glass missing.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 133,230 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine noisey.Suspect fuel injector blowing.

N/s mirror glass missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 130,089 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode handbrake cable stiff when operated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 130,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode handbrake cable stiff when operated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 126,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 122,161 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 122,161 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 114,592 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 114,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 95,727 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 95,727 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 78,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,792 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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A5 DFK is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 A5 DFK, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 DFK is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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