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BG53 YWK

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,104 mi
Last recorded176,104 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 176,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 175,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all vehicle underside undersealed

plastic lower outer sill covers fitted & undersealed o/s/ & n/s

Pass 16 Sep 2019 168,108 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal to rear sill lip to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower plastic sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:84 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal to rear sill lips to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:54 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear new wheel cylinder fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 159,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 159,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 156,805 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,571 miles

front suspension and subframe surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2016 154,564 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

front suspension and subframe surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 152,680 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 149,076 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 146,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 134,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet slight damage

centre / front exhaust flange securing bolt insecure (one of)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 116,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet slight damage

centre / front exhaust flange securing bolt insecure (one of)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,799 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage to front number plate

rad leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2010 95,799 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

damage to front number plate

rad leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,362 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm, 175 65 r14t

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm, 175 65 r14t

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 54,047 miles

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

o/s/ sill lip damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,445 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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BG53 YWK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG53 YWK, 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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BG53 YWK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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