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BV04 FJA

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,253 mi
Last recorded94,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,632 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,220 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

nearside rear parking brake lower than offside but total efficiency within limits

Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

nearside rear parking brake lower than offside but total efficiency within limits

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,658 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2012 65,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,344 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 58,344 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake stiff

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,843 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 36,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BV04 FJA is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV04 FJA, 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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BV04 FJA is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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