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YC54 XNL

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,365 mi
Last recorded42,365 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 XNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,365 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 42,365 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 156,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 148,781 miles

slight cracks both rear tyres

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 139,880 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,992 miles

slight damage to o/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Sep 2015 137,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,250 miles

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

exhaust back box badly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 134,250 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

exhaust back box badly corroded

front brake discs badly corroded

front brake pads low

handbrake high

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,406 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front discs badly corroded and pads appear low

offside rear wheel binding slightly

various indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 18 Sep 2013 132,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust back box corroded

front discs badly corroded and pads appear low

offside rear wheel binding slightly

various indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Sep 2012 126,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 126,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,227 miles

exhaust back box corroded

slight play in anti roll bar

Fail 22 Sep 2011 119,227 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

slight play in anti roll bar

Fail 22 Sep 2010 112,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,276 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 15 Sep 2009 92,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,766 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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YC54 XNL is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YC54 XNL, 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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YC54 XNL is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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