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CN53 VKA

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,779 mi
Last recorded95,779 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,779 miles

1 engine low on oil and coolant 2 both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 engine low on oil and coolant 2 both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,759 miles

1 both front brake discs slightly worn on inner face

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1 both front brake discs slightly worn on inner face

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,960 miles

1 back box outer skin peeling away

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 71,918 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

1 back box outer skin peeling away

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 57,000 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 41,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,339 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,488 miles

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

Offside 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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CN53 VKA is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN53 VKA, 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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CN53 VKA is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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