2004 Citroen C2 1.4L Petrol · SM04 PCY
2004 Citroen C2 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 135,302 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C2
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM04 PCY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2022
- 135,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 32 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM04 PCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen C2 (SM04 PCY) between March 2007 and October 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SM04 PCY Mileage History
- 20/03/200730,827 mi
- 20/03/200730,827 mi
- 31/03/200838,263 mi+7,436 mi
- 07/04/200948,799 mi+10,536 mi
- 08/04/200948,799 mi
- 29/03/201054,238 mi+5,439 mi
- 19/02/201160,077 mi+5,839 mi
- 16/03/201270,131 mi+10,054 mi
- 18/03/201270,162 mi+31 mi
- 12/10/201272,568 mi+2,406 mi
- 11/10/201376,857 mi+4,289 mi
- 19/11/201479,717 mi+2,860 mi
- 10/11/201594,593 mi+14,876 mi
- 06/04/2017112,185 mi+17,592 mi
- 11/04/2017112,185 mi
- 11/04/2017112,185 mi
- 10/04/2018114,624 mi+2,439 mi
- 30/04/2018114,625 mi+1 mi
- 22/09/2020119,003 mi+4,378 mi
- 23/08/2021129,100 mi+10,097 mi
- 31/08/2021129,162 mi+62 mi
- 21/10/2022135,302 mi+6,140 mi
Average of roughly 6,702 miles per year across 22 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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