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BC53 HMV

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,699 mi
Last recorded97,699 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 HMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,699 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,699 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,309 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,742 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

engine boiling over

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,288 miles

damage offside front wing

oil level low

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,152 miles

cuts in sidewall n/s/f tyre

damage o/s/f wing

front wheel centre caps missing

handbrake travel

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,491 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,672 miles

advise both front tyres vehicle pulling to right

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,629 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 50,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,717 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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BC53 HMV is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BC53 HMV, 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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BC53 HMV is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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