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BV04 SVJ

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,580 mi
Last recorded68,580 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,580 miles

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

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

n/s side repeater lens missing

n/s/f arch liner loose

n/s/r body trim missing

n/s/r quarter panel slightly damaged

o/s door trim missing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,580 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s side repeater lens missing

n/s/f arch liner loose

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r body trim missing

n/s/r quarter panel slightly damaged

o/s door trim missing

rear exhaust deteriorated outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2014 65,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

rear silencer heavily corroded outer skin and mounting bracket corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 53,092 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 53,092 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,969 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 26,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 20,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,894 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,022 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 15,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,932 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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BV04 SVJ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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