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DC04 DYS

2004 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,732 mi
Last recorded137,732 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,732 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear passenger not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 137,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted nearside rear passenger not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,648 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear box deteriating

Fail 21 Apr 2015 127,648 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear box deteriating

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,266 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rotten

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear susspension bump stops missing

steering lock locks with key in ignition off

Fail 18 Apr 2013 100,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer rotten

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear susspension bump stops missing

steering lock locks with key in ignition off

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,587 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 27 Apr 2011 72,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,704 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,700 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,738 miles

both front under wing panels insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2010 67,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front under wing panels insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,301 miles

nearside front steering rack has play in it

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,273 miles

o/s front of vehicle damaged

slight movement in steering arms

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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DC04 DYS is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC04 DYS, 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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DC04 DYS is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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