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BL04 FWB

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,782 mi
Last recorded159,782 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 159,782 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

battery flat.

clutch worn.

gearbox noisy

wireing problems on this motor are probably connected with the burnt out section of loom from the alternator.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 159,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

spare tyre is cracked badly

Pass 9 Oct 2012 153,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 148,324 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 135,195 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper loose / damaged nearside

Front discs lipped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Side repeaters fading

Pass 3 Aug 2010 135,195 miles

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

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

Front bumper loose / damaged nearside

Front discs lipped

Side repeaters fading

Fail 24 Jun 2009 117,624 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,624 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing thin

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

Pass 30 May 2008 95,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,805 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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BL04 FWB is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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