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BV04 VZA

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,904 mi
Last recorded97,904 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,904 miles

oil leak from engine

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 21 May 2015 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front fog lamp broken

oil leak from engine

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,650 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,007 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,006 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f anti roll bar droplink top balljoint dust cover split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,782 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs wearing thin

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside front fog light lens slightly damaged

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 May 2009 46,668 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 46,668 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,290 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 29,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,969 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 VZA is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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