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BD53 YLV

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,712 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 92,712 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 82,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,549 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,455 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,409 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some wear in both front brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,696 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,239 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,655 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,850 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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BD53 YLV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 YLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD53 YLV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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