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YL04 XZR

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 XZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,318 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,317 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,164 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front subframe slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight play o/s/f & n/s/f stearing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 55,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front subframe slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight play o/s/f & n/s/f stearing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

o/s rear exhaust mounting been repaired

Fail 21 Sep 2010 41,599 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,674 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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YL04 XZR is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YL04 XZR, 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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YL04 XZR is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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