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BG04 MXU

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

76,288 mi
Last recorded76,288 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2021 76,288 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 74,736 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 73,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,387 miles

Nearside Front outer sill weak & corroded

front brake discs corroded inner

Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,386 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box strap corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill weak & corroded

back box corroded

front brake discs corroded inner

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,390 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken + box corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,390 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken + box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,840 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded + bracket broken

Fail 18 Nov 2016 63,840 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded + bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,698 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,698 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed FRONT CORDS EXPOSED (195X45X16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Road wheel fractured REAR (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,272 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,940 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 26 Nov 2012 45,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,386 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs are pitted

offside and nearside front tyres have sidewall damage (195/4516).

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,678 miles

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

front discs coroded edges

Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,678 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs coroded edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,801 miles

general corrosion to exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,274 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 26,274 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 24,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,046 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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BG04 MXU is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BG04 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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