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YC04 HYH

2004 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,233 mi
Last recorded55,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 HYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,233 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2026 55,233 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2025 53,310 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2024 51,026 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 50,975 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/body holed and corroded full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/body holed and corroded full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,116 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2023 48,116 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,342 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 43,292 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 42,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust system corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

spare tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Feb 2018 36,885 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn and perishing

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust system corroded

spare tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,530 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops incomplete

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,555 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,746 miles

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

both rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,265 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,761 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 19,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,074 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 14,074 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,057 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 11,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 7,956 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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YC04 HYH is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YC04 HYH, 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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What year was YC04 HYH registered?

YC04 HYH is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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