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AO04 VBV

2004 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,635 mi
Last recorded135,635 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 135,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 135,635 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 133,555 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside front bumper and headlight slightly insecure

Slight oil leak rocker cover area

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 133,555 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Engine cover fitted

Offside front bumper and headlight slightly insecure

Slight oil leak rocker cover area

Pass 24 Jun 2016 128,993 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner cills starting to corrode

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to distort

Pass 22 Jul 2015 126,104 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 126,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 125,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 123,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 122,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,520 miles

front discs rusted and pitted

o/s front brake has slight bind

Fail 26 Aug 2011 121,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake disc blued

offside front wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 28 Apr 2010 110,267 miles

slight noise n/s/r bearing

slight sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,790 miles

advise front brake discs scored.

advise oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 93,998 miles

brake lineings to be checked .

rear supention bump stops missing.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,537 miles

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

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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AO04 VBV is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO04 VBV, 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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AO04 VBV is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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