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BV04 VYP

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,623 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,287 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,287 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,970 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,141 miles

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

exhaust corroder rear box

Pass 25 May 2012 47,505 miles

both front discs worn

both front wishbone bushes begining to perish but has no play

rear backbox corrodded

Pass 16 May 2011 41,629 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Fail 16 May 2011 41,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Fail 20 May 2010 38,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 38,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,350 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 24,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,678 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 VYP is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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