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AJ04 VKL

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

82,807 mi
Last recorded82,807 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Offside reverse light not working

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2023 82,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Offside reverse light not working

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,951 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,947 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,850 miles

Advise offside body sill side skirt becoming insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 76,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Advise offside body sill side skirt becoming insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,211 miles

Advise exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 74,211 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Advise exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,195 miles

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,980 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 69,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 67,067 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,467 miles

osr tyre perishing in treads

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Oct 2015 63,465 miles

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

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

osr tyre perishing in treads

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 60,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,602 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2013 57,543 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,936 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,252 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 47,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 47,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 43,130 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,539 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 39,532 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,331 miles

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

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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AJ04 VKL is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 AJ04 VKL, 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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AJ04 VKL is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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