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BT04 VEX

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 98,517 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 87,531 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 79,928 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 79,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 74,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,049 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,781 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage and cracking on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall and outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 50,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage and cracking on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall and outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 36,249 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,353 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 27,483 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on main tread

Pass 12 May 2010 23,114 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracks on outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2009 18,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,918 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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BT04 VEX is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT04 VEX, 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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BT04 VEX is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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