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CJ04 LJC

2004 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,731 mi
Last recorded82,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 LJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 82,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake warning light on dash

Fail 12 Jul 2019 82,731 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,108 miles

slight exauast leak

Fail 17 Jul 2018 77,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

no reserve travel

slight exauast leak

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight exauast leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight exauast leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,682 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 64,682 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,108 miles

bonnet catch insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin detached and corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2015 58,087 miles

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

bonnet catch insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin detached and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 49,845 miles

Rear exhaust has corrosion

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 46,132 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

air bag lamp illuminated

back box exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2012 46,106 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

air bag lamp illuminated

back box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 42,197 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,992 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 33,268 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 14 May 2009 33,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s wiper blade rubber worn

rear silencer rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,211 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 23,796 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 23,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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CJ04 LJC is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CJ04 LJC, 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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CJ04 LJC is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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