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BL04 XCG

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,541 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded badly.

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

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

O/S/F door mirror damaged.

O/S/R seatbelt slow to retract.

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,541 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded badly.

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

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

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

O/S/F door mirror damaged.

O/S/R seatbelt slow to retract.

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,614 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,554 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,315 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 68,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,952 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,950 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A small ammount of play detected in the Offside steering rack arm.

Both Front tyres are worn to 2mm.The Legal limit is 1.6mm.Tyre size 175/65x14T.

Front Brake-pads are worn very low.

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Wheel Alignment check advised after MOT repair work is completed.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,786 miles

Rear Footbrake readings are quite low.Brake inspection/adjustment recommended.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,061 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 36,061 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,941 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,754 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 19,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XCG is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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