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BT53 DMY

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,666 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

reversing lights not working

Fail 14 Feb 2023 49,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

reversing lights not working

Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear back box corroded

rear seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre cords showing on outer side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2019 49,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear back box corroded

rear seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,835 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 48,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap corroded away (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,417 miles

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

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

Rear seats folded down seat belt unable to check

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,989 miles

Rear seats folded and boot full

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,737 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated in multiple places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/Rear tyre perished

Rear seats have been folded down

Fail 22 Dec 2014 44,737 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated in multiple places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/Rear tyre perished

Rear seats have been folded down

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,758 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 43,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,806 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 40,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre got slight rub marks on sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,088 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 34,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 30,085 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres ageing cracks

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,085 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres ageing cracks

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,157 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,928 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,912 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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BT53 DMY is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BT53 DMY, 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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BT53 DMY is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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