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AP04 DLU

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,862 mi
Last recorded100,862 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 100,862 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted to sills

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,609 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,589 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to n/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,844 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,748 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged and metal section corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,916 miles

Offside side repeater lense missing

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

sill covers and inner arch covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Offside side repeater lense missing

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

sill covers and inner arch covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,589 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 84,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,284 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2013 72,999 miles

front discs and pads corroded and worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 70,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 66,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 53,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,074 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,732 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,537 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 37,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

spare tyre flat

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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AP04 DLU is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP04 DLU, 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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AP04 DLU is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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