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YM53 NJV

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,569 mi
Last recorded64,569 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 64,569 miles

noise front nearside front driveshaft/diff

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 13 May 2015 64,566 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise front nearside front driveshaft/diff

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 13 May 2014 55,455 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 55,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 50,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise crankshaft pully requires attention

Pass 12 May 2011 42,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 36,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,454 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 35,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,046 miles

all other tyres close to legal limit

Fail 31 Jan 2009 29,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all other tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Dec 2007 23,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,431 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 19,416 miles

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

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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YM53 NJV is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM53 NJV, 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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YM53 NJV is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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