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YU04 BZJ

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,225 mi
Last recorded149,225 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 149,225 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 138,913 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts on its inner wall

rear brake pads look low

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 138,870 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cuts on its inner wall

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust box corroded, also not supported but secure

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 126,283 miles

rear exh slightly deteriorated

slight bind osf wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2013 125,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

rear exh deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2012 100,642 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 100,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 89,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 4 Jun 2011 89,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 3 Jun 2011 89,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,968 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,280 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YU04 BZJ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YU04 BZJ, 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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YU04 BZJ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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