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AK04 AVW

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,841 mi
Last recorded158,841 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 158,841 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 153,137 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 147,758 miles

Nearside 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)

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 147,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 145,952 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 145,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 131,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 109,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 109,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,414 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,369 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,770 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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AK04 AVW is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AK04 AVW, 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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AK04 AVW is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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