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CF53 PLO

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,424 mi
Last recorded112,424 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 PLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 112,424 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 112,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

back box has been secured by mean other than standard fitting

front discs corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 95,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

rear silencer showing signs of deterioration.

Fail 23 May 2012 95,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

rear silencer showing signs of deterioration.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 94,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are catching the wheel arch

drivers seatbelt starting to fray very slightly not causing any weakness

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,603 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are catching the wheel arch

drivers seatbelt starting to fray very slightly not causing any weakness

Fail 20 Aug 2010 94,596 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly scorn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly scorn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,443 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear bump stops missing

handbrake creaks when applied - suspect cable ? - operates ok at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,443 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear bump stops missing

handbrake creaks when applied - suspect cable ? - operates ok at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,315 miles

both rear bump stops missing

cant fully see rear pads

hand brake graunchy operation

n/s mirror housing broken

o/s/r body damage

rear exh box rusty

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2008 60,315 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

cant fully see rear pads

hand brake graunchy operation

n/s mirror housing broken

o/s/r body damage

rear exh box rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,000 miles

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

front pads looking low

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,000 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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CF53 PLO is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CF53 PLO, 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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What year was CF53 PLO registered?

CF53 PLO is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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