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BG54 LWM

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,307 mi
Last recorded123,307 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 123,307 miles

Lower rear engine mounting rubber is splitting/deteriorating

vehicle has damage to the front bumper (loose

windscreen has damage to the swept area but that does NOT affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 2 May 2017 123,208 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Lower rear engine mounting rubber is splitting/deteriorating

vehicle has damage to the front bumper (loose

windscreen has damage to the swept area but that does NOT affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 May 2016 114,270 miles

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

windscreen has damage to an area that does not affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 3 May 2016 114,263 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML illuminated

Front of vehicle has considerable damage

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

windscreen has damage to an area that does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,408 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

rear silencer rubber mounting adriff

Fail 8 Apr 2015 103,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear axle bump stops missing

rear silencer rubber mounting adriff

Fail 3 Apr 2015 103,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nbearside rear wheel bearing very slight roughness

rear tyres started to crack in tread wear and sidewall

slight misfire

tracking required

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,852 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS MISSING

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

O/S WING REPEAT LENCE MISSING

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 86,852 miles

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

BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS MISSING

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

O/S WING REPEAT LENCE MISSING

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,634 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 59,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,172 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,412 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Oct 2007 27,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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BG54 LWM is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG54 LWM, 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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BG54 LWM is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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