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BJ04 XVU

2004 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,179 mi
Last recorded124,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 124,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn on inner face of discs

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,395 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 120,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 114,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 114,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 104,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,425 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 99,425 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,504 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,415 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,699 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 85,699 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 83,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,182 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,969 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,601 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,418 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,518 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,617 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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BJ04 XVU is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BJ04 XVU, 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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BJ04 XVU is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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