2004 Citroën C2 · 5,765 MOT tests
2004 Citroën C2 reliability
2004 Citroën C2s fail 50.1% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 C2 years (5,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- 50.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C2s: 47.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 86,881
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,765
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 24.6% of tests fail here (58% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Citroën C2
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.6%
- Suspension24.6%
- Brakes14.7%
- Body, chassis and structure12.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Tyres8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.96%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 4.44%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.44%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.08%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.15%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.65%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.43%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.91%)
Is a 2004 Citroën C2 reliable?
2004 Citroën C2s fail 50.1% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 C2 years (5,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Citroën C2 MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.96% of tests), position lamp not working (5.27% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Citroën C2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Citroën C2 shows 86,881 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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