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BV04 VXL

2004 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,164 mi
Last recorded65,164 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,164 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 63,343 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,370 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 52,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,884 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 42,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,809 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,157 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,498 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,294 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,524 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 VXL is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV04 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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