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YS54 EJA

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,839 mi
Last recorded120,839 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 EJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 120,839 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sills heavy corrosion within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sills heavy corrosion within 30cm of axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 118,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,276 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 107,265 miles

Side repeater not working o/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust middle box is corroded

handbrake lever requires adjustment

o/s/f indicator lens is missing

sump is corroded and leaking oil

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

baffle inside back box loose

exhaust middle box corroding

n/s/r tyre worn

sump corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2019 101,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

baffle inside back box loose

exhaust middle box corroding

n/s/r tyre worn

sump corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,787 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,419 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,418 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,674 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 57,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,718 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,129 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f outer wall of tyre damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,319 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,837 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,395 miles

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

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 14 Nov 2007 19,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YS54 EJA is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YS54 EJA, 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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YS54 EJA is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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