2004 Citroen C2 1.1L Petrol · DA04 BGE
2004 Citroen C2 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 91,190 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C2
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA04 BGE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 91,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA04 BGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen C2 (DA04 BGE) between April 2007 and October 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
DA04 BGE Mileage History
- 20/04/200729,047 mi
- 04/04/200835,797 mi+6,750 mi
- 27/04/200941,183 mi+5,386 mi
- 30/04/201044,417 mi+3,234 mi
- 30/04/201044,417 mi
- 29/03/201148,380 mi+3,963 mi
- 30/09/201151,294 mi+2,914 mi
- 21/09/201254,953 mi+3,659 mi
- 07/10/201358,820 mi+3,867 mi
- 12/09/201463,185 mi+4,365 mi
- 12/09/201463,185 mi
- 02/10/201568,203 mi+5,018 mi
- 14/09/201672,806 mi+4,603 mi
- 14/09/201672,807 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/201778,475 mi+5,668 mi
- 18/09/201882,824 mi+4,349 mi
- 18/09/201882,824 mi
- 26/09/201986,020 mi+3,196 mi
- 16/10/201986,244 mi+224 mi
- 09/10/202087,775 mi+1,531 mi
- 09/10/202087,775 mi
- 28/10/202189,534 mi+1,759 mi
- 28/10/202189,534 mi
- 25/10/202291,189 mi+1,655 mi
- 28/10/202291,190 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,003 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: CITROEN C2
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- SensoDrive automated gearbox actuator failure and shift refusal(Serious)
The automated manual SensoDrive gearbox fitted to 1.4 and 1.6 VTR models suffers from electronic clutch actuator motor fatigue, sensor degradation and software lockouts. The gearbox hesitates, changes gear abruptly, refuses to engage reverse, or locks the car in neutral with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- Front suspension coil spring snapping(Serious)
Shared with the C3 Mk1 on the PF1 platform, the front coil springs are highly vulnerable to corrosion from UK road salt and fatigue from speed cushions. The lower coil fractures suddenly, creating a severe knocking sound and risking tyre puncture if the sharp broken coil makes contact with the tyre carcass.
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- SensoDrive automated gearbox actuator failure and shift refusalSerious
The automated manual SensoDrive gearbox fitted to 1.4 and 1.6 VTR models suffers from electronic clutch actuator motor fatigue, sensor degradation and software lockouts. The gearbox hesitates, changes gear abruptly, refuses to engage reverse, or locks the car in neutral with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- Front suspension coil spring snappingSerious
Shared with the C3 Mk1 on the PF1 platform, the front coil springs are highly vulnerable to corrosion from UK road salt and fatigue from speed cushions. The lower coil fractures suddenly, creating a severe knocking sound and risking tyre puncture if the sharp broken coil makes contact with the tyre carcass.
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