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YY04 EJL

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,502 mi
Last recorded114,502 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 EJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2014 114,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre miss shapen

Pass 15 Nov 2014 114,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre miss shapen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,056 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 109,051 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,527 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,836 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,118 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,629 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 EJL is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 EJL, 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 EJL is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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