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BV54 ZNJ

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,618 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 141,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 136,418 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,309 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 123,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,176 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,163 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,200 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,093 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,458 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,139 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,539 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,649 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,760 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,283 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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BV54 ZNJ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV54 ZNJ, 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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BV54 ZNJ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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