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YB04 BBX

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 BBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 103,979 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link arm gators split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side front and rear inner and outer sill in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

unable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner and outer sills front center and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,776 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 99,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn N/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S REAR INNER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

clutch worn

o/s headlamp mount damaged but secure

rear wiper arm missing

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal covered in filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 88,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perished

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 19 Apr 2018 80,749 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perished

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,289 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,277 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 46,718 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,859 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,939 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 21,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,764 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,861 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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YB04 BBX is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB04 BBX, 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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YB04 BBX is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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