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BN04 MBV

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 MBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2020 113,447 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

parking brake notchy in operation

Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,473 miles

rear rebound blocks missing

Fail 24 Aug 2019 110,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,172 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 24 Aug 2018 101,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

slight play in both front top mounts

wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s drop link has slight play

n/s/f tyre inner side wall splitting

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s drop link has slight play

n/s/f tyre inner side wall splitting

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,315 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,315 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,036 miles

Engine light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,396 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,917 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,900 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 41,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2009 32,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,873 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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BN04 MBV is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN04 MBV, 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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BN04 MBV is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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