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CW04 SWV

2004 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,373 mi
Last recorded109,373 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 109,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of car has been heavily undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,183 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,183 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 105,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,887 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 101,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM FRONT BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,604 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 87,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,943 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,695 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 76,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,293 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm 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 17 Jan 2012 64,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,375 miles

front discs badly worn/corroded

n/s/r wheel binding

Fail 10 Jan 2011 57,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs badly worn/corroded

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,710 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,946 miles

o/s/f brake binding pads not making full contact on braking area of disc

Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,427 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,867 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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CW04 SWV is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CW04 SWV, 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 CW04 SWV registered?

CW04 SWV is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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