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DFN 977W

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,361 mi
Last recorded88,361 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFN 977W
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2021 88,361 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,043 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive + sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,878 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,124 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,086 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,468 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,524 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,186 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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DFN 977W is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFN 977W, 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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DFN 977W is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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