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YE54 TLJ

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,777 mi
Last recorded75,777 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 TLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 75,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,245 miles

Front Front subframe corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Front subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,091 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,440 miles

corrosion to front ends of n.s.and o.s.outer sills.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 71,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h.i.d. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h.i.d. (4.1.4 (c))

corrosion to front ends of n.s.and o.s.outer sills.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,754 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 62,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,612 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 58,573 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,497 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 36,925 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 56,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,778 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 26,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,946 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 15,898 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,898 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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YE54 TLJ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YE54 TLJ, 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 YE54 TLJ registered?

YE54 TLJ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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