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YY54 ELW

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,692 mi
Last recorded123,692 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 123,692 miles

slight corrosion on rear sills unable to assess properly due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 23,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/ and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 123,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/ and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 121,120 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,850 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

sump corroded leaking oil

Fail 23 Jun 2017 113,524 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 ..bulbs fitted incorrectly? (1.8.A.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement box mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service brake pulling little effort park brake also weak (3.7.B.5a)

Coolant leak heater bulkhead area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolts not fully tight (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre very low on air pressure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

air filter housing and plastic trimmings under bonnet insecure and not connected

engine oil level on minimum marker( pre check for emmisions)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,886 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,756 miles

back box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wipers split

exhaust corroded and rear box mounting snapped

Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,964 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wipers split

exhaust corroded and rear box mounting snapped

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,962 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 50,962 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,313 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,079 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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YY54 ELW is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY54 ELW, 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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YY54 ELW is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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