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BP04 BYL

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,408 mi
Last recorded82,408 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 BYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 82,408 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 82,408 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,792 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 71,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spotted and below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,601 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,556 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 56,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,112 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 49,575 miles

center exhaust box dented by impact

Fail 23 May 2013 49,575 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center exhaust box dented by impact

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded and seperating skins

Pass 30 May 2012 45,188 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 45,187 miles

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

Exhaust system damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre silencer damaged

n/s/r tyre close to limit @ 2mm limit 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

rear silencer corrded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,186 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper perished

Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper perished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,777 miles

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 27,777 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,708 miles

both front tyres on 3mm[195/45/16v]

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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BP04 BYL is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BP04 BYL, 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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BP04 BYL is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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