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DE04 VSA

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 May 2020 103,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 97,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 93,233 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 93,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,270 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 73,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,876 miles

front brake pads recommend inspection

nearside front and rear outer sill bubbled with corrosion

nearside rear coil spring has corrosion

offside and nearside front brake discs have scoring to inner faces

offside and nearside front upper shocker top mounts have tightness

offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion

offside front metal brake pipe has corrosion

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

rear service brake readings differ recommend inspection of rear brakes

Fail 26 May 2015 64,875 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

front brake pads recommend inspection

nearside front and rear outer sill bubbled with corrosion

nearside rear coil spring has corrosion

offside and nearside front brake discs have scoring to inner faces

offside and nearside front upper shocker top mounts have tightness

offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion

offside front metal brake pipe has corrosion

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

rear service brake readings differ recommend inspection of rear brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,268 miles

offside front tyre side wall worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,243 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,061 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,061 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,904 miles

advise outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,257 miles

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

Nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2010 38,257 miles

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

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

Nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,648 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,430 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE NEEDS REPLACING

Fail 16 Apr 2007 21,430 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE NEEDS REPLACING

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 VSA is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE04 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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