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BG04 LMJ

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 109,872 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 109,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 108,725 miles

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

Offside Front cill has corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 107,738 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 105,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning steering very heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mainly outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mainly outer edges (4.1.E.1)

cooling fan noisy

rear back box noisy

Fail 14 Mar 2017 101,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mainly outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit mainly outer edges (4.1.E.1)

cooling fan noisy

rear back box noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,512 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,596 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,878 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,626 miles

both front tyres wearing thin 3mm

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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BG04 LMJ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BG04 LMJ, 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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BG04 LMJ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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