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AP04 VZN

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

229,119 mi
Last recorded229,119 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2018 229,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear section of inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 215,133 miles

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

damage to screen just passed

fluctuation on front brake close to acceptable limit

Fail 6 Dec 2017 215,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

damage to screen just passed

Pass 12 Dec 2016 201,444 miles

judder on front brakes causing an imbalance

Pass 18 Dec 2015 182,670 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres getting low

Fail 16 Dec 2015 182,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front brake application uneven n/s slower (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2014 162,556 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 162,556 miles

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

Oil leak

rear drums heavily corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 162,556 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel injector seal failed

Oil leak

rear drums heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 143,197 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

nearside rear brakes slight binding

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2013 143,057 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

nearside rear brakes slight binding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2012 128,339 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 18 Dec 2012 128,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,813 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 108,774 miles

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,132 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 88,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 63,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,431 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,484 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 36,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VZN is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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