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BV04 VYM

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 89,764 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill /front-rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 85,615 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 85,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 79,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 72,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 72,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 66,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,434 miles

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

side repeaters slightly discoloured

Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,434 miles

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

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

side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,208 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 55,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,841 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 47,841 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,309 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

possible front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,309 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

possible front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,147 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 VYM is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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