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BV04 VZP

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,951 mi
Last recorded102,951 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,951 miles

aux belt cracking

both rear inner sills corroding

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs wearing

front subframe corroding

oil leak

rear suspension corroding

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2022 102,950 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

aux belt cracking

both rear inner sills corroding

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs wearing

front subframe corroding

oil leak

rear suspension corroding

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE BADLY PERISHED

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,445 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F AND N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

OIL LIGHT ON AND OFF THROUGHOUT TEST

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,441 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F AND N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

OIL LIGHT ON AND OFF THROUGHOUT TEST

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,470 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,464 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,466 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,463 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating GRABBING (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,738 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm and outer edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,931 miles

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

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

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

front wipers are smearing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,260 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,102 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)

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,782 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn [slight]

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,876 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,342 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 21,212 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 VZP is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol 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 VZP, 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 VZP is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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