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BV04 VXN

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,369 mi
Last recorded75,369 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,369 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 75,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 72,028 miles

Front exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,556 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also both silencers through to 2nd skin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 69,556 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe near clip (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also both silencers through to 2nd skin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencer corroded through to 2nd skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached also exhaUST HANGER (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 64,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencer corroded through to 2nd skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached also exhaUST HANGER (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,048 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 4 Mar 2020 59,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 26 Feb 2020 58,924 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre pipe and backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT INNER FACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 40,198 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,971 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 35,041 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,876 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,876 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,052 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 21,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,965 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 VXN is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VXN, 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 VXN is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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