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BL04 XCE

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,292 mi
Last recorded114,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 XCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 114,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 114,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm worn excessively (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,391 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,391 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,669 miles

battery light on

Pass 30 May 2015 97,620 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 97,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 89,884 miles

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2013 89,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2012 82,557 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 82,557 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,140 miles

Wipers smeary

offside front tyre very low on tread

offside rear tyre/ wheel slightly out of shape

play in nearside front link rod

Fail 6 Jun 2011 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers smeary

offside front tyre very low on tread

offside rear tyre/ wheel slightly out of shape

play in nearside front link rod

Pass 25 May 2010 63,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 40,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 40,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XCE is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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