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YF04 FAM

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 81,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 81,857 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (poor welding) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen chip

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 75,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,011 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 68,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,947 miles

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

Offside Inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2015 63,946 miles

Electrical wiring insecure At battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,134 miles

front tyres 0mm on edges & close to legal limit

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,439 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside front tyre wall

exhaust back box strap broken

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside front tyre wall

exhaust back box strap broken

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear brakes binding

rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,844 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 49,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 48,790 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 48,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,347 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,095 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 32,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,095 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 22,095 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,662 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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YF04 FAM is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 YF04 FAM, 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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YF04 FAM is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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