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AO04 YZL

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 118,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 118,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 109,577 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 109,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,678 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,481 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,685 miles

both rear tyres becomming low

handbrake has long travel

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres becomming low

handbrake has long travel

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,380 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,927 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 48,924 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,332 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,332 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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AO04 YZL is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AO04 YZL, 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 YZL is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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