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CA04 HBZ

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 HBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,186 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2025 78,768 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 78,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 71,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 71,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 70,081 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 70,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2022 67,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 65,542 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 65,542 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 63,477 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 60,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 60,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,under passenger side front floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suggest inspection of offside and nearside rear whhel cylinders/brake shoes needs to be carried out

Pass 4 May 2018 58,229 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under car (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 55,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 55,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,774 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 52,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 49,120 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 49,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,302 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,302 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 41,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 12 Apr 2012 37,622 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 6 May 2011 32,175 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

backbox exhaust corroded / deteriorated

front brake discs corrosion lipped on inner faces

offside front door check strap broken

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 May 2011 32,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

backbox exhaust corroded / deteriorated

front brake discs corrosion lipped on inner faces

offside front door check strap broken

rear wiper badly split / deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,231 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly

o/s/f door saftey catch inoperative damaged

o/s/f wiper torn on end

rear wiper blade torn

various body damage o/s/f wing / front and rear bumper/o/s/f door/ n/s/r wing/wheeel arch

Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,839 miles

sup seal damp with oil

Fail 5 Jun 2009 16,839 miles

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

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

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

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

horn intermitantly inoprative

sup seal damp with oil

Fail 2 Jun 2008 12,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,583 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,230 miles

body damage to offside front wing/bumper

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

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 26 Jul 2007 9,230 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body damage to offside front wing/bumper

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

offside front door check strap broken

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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CA04 HBZ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA04 HBZ, 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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CA04 HBZ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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