2004 Citroen C2 1.4L Diesel · WN54 VTT
2004 Citroen C2 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 135,486 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C2
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN54 VTT Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 135,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN54 VTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen C2 (WN54 VTT) between September 2007 and October 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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: “Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WN54 VTT Mileage History
- 27/09/200740,850 mi
- 27/09/200740,850 mi
- 01/10/200864,249 mi+23,399 mi
- 29/09/200974,747 mi+10,498 mi
- 13/09/201080,877 mi+6,130 mi
- 13/09/201080,878 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/201187,158 mi+6,280 mi
- 02/10/201298,329 mi+11,171 mi
- 02/10/201298,329 mi
- 26/09/2013105,818 mi+7,489 mi
- 26/09/2013105,818 mi
- 08/09/2014109,218 mi+3,400 mi
- 09/09/2014109,229 mi+11 mi
- 11/09/2015111,722 mi+2,493 mi
- 14/09/2015111,725 mi+3 mi
- 14/09/2016114,649 mi+2,924 mi
- 21/09/2016114,746 mi+97 mi
- 11/09/2017118,522 mi+3,776 mi
- 19/09/2018121,922 mi+3,400 mi
- 10/09/2019124,759 mi+2,837 mi
- 04/09/2020126,953 mi+2,194 mi
- 28/09/2020127,169 mi+216 mi
- 08/09/2021128,773 mi+1,604 mi
- 23/09/2021128,903 mi+130 mi
- 12/09/2022131,991 mi+3,088 mi
- 24/10/2022132,229 mi+238 mi
- 09/10/2023135,486 mi+3,257 mi
- 11/10/2023135,486 mi
Average of roughly 5,900 miles per year across 28 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: Below Average
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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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