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BG54 YOJ

2004 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

45,680 mi
Last recorded45,680 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 45,680 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,267 miles

General underside surface corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 45,267 miles

General underside surface corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 44,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,571 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 44,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,112 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 36,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective No Pressure ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ball joint ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 31,655 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ball joint ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 30,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,133 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 9,133 miles

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

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

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 YOJ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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