2004 Citroen C2 1.1L Petrol · MW04 AEC

The most recent MOT, on 25 May 2023, passed at 77,838 miles with no defects recorded. That paints a clean picture, but the history is not spotless. Both the 2022 and 2023 test attempts failed first, then passed within days. In May 2022 the car failed on the 4th at 75,923 miles and passed on the 9th; in May 2023 it failed on the 15th and passed ten days later. No defect details accompany either failure, which is unusual, yet the prompt retests imply minor rectifiable faults rather than chronic mechanical problems. The overall maintenance trend is stable, not worsening. The mileage is genuinely low for a 2004 Citroen C2. At 77,838 miles the car has averaged roughly 3,538 miles per year. Between the May 2022 pass at 75,964 miles and the May 2023 pass at 77,838 miles, the vehicle covered only about 1,874 miles across twelve months. That points either to occasional light use or long periods left standing, both of which can age tyres, brake components, and suspension bushes faster than sustained driving would. The more significant gap is in the test record itself. The last certificate expired in mid-2024, so as of August 2026 this car has held no valid MOT for over two years. It has likely been off the road. Because the DVSA record shows no advisories and no defect descriptions, there is nothing here to trace a specific recurring fault. A buyer should not confuse a clean history with a clean car today. Arrange a fresh inspection concentrating on suspension bushes, coil springs, and the braking system, including discs and binding calipers, which are common wear items on this platform. Check the underside for structural corrosion across the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, and treat the condition of the tyres and wiper blades as a quick gauge of general upkeep. Any purchase must rest on a current MOT pass, not on this stale record.