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BG54 NBX

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

123,001 mi
Last recorded123,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 NBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 123,001 miles

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

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

Offside Inner door sill corrosion

Rear spare wheel cradle corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2023 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner door sill corrosion

Rear spare wheel cradle corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,911 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 117,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 117,224 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 117,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 113,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 113,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,507 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 106,488 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage/suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage/suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,689 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 101,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle footbrake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,370 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 98,370 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working New bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,132 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,914 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 88,911 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,667 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn uneven inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,230 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake dics slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,455 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,826 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,770 miles

n/s/front tyre has small cut in outter side wall

Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,768 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre has small cut in outter side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,644 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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BG54 NBX is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BG54 NBX, 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 NBX is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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