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YY04 DSX

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2016 114,491 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and centre box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

engine light

front engine cross bar loose

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 100,487 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger snappen but system still supported

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine light on

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger snappen but system still supported

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,969 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,117 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 77,117 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,866 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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YY04 DSX is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY04 DSX, 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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YY04 DSX is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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