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BL04 FPU

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,065 mi
Last recorded112,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,985 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 98,985 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,146 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 93,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,958 miles

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

n/s/f sidelight inop

rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 4 Oct 2010 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f sidelight inop

rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 19 Sep 2009 73,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S and N/S bump stops missing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S and N/S bump stops missing.

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,977 miles

lowering springs fitted

outer skin of back box corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,727 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,707 miles

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

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

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

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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BL04 FPU is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BL04 FPU, 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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BL04 FPU is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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