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CA04 VYM

2004 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,347 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,200 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 57,149 miles

both front tyres are worn

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,651 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,651 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv front and rear tyres wearing on edges

adv nearside rear light unit cracked

adv unable to visually see brake pads

Fail 14 Jun 2013 45,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv front and rear tyres wearing on edges

adv nearside rear light unit cracked

adv unable to visually see brake pads

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,133 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust box and mounting strap

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 12 May 2011 34,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 May 2011 34,180 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,678 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,275 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 19,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,978 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 14,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VYM is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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