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BW53 CYG

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,950 mi
Last recorded242,950 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 242,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 229,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 229,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 222,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 215,755 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2012 203,002 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 203,002 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 202,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 187,222 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 164,781 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 164,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 138,119 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 110,489 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 109,641 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust back box corroded

front no plate cracked

nearside front shock damp

offside rear brake disc pitted

oil low

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Jan 2007 83,456 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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BW53 CYG is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW53 CYG, 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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BW53 CYG is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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