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DE04 LSZ

2004 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

92,944 mi
Last recorded92,944 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 92,944 miles

Front Coolant leak by radiator ()

Fail 26 May 2023 92,944 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coolant leak by radiator ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 87,335 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 87,304 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side rep (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side rep (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,479 miles

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2020 85,421 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,590 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,223 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,222 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,277 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake lazy

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,675 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,499 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,254 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,316 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 52,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,603 miles

Slight roughness in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,237 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 38,230 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 27,110 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 27,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2008 20,095 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 20,095 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2007 14,556 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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DE04 LSZ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DE04 LSZ, 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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DE04 LSZ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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