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BG53 YWL

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,888 mi
Last recorded54,888 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,888 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 54,888 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces rusty / corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,784 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,692 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 26,016 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,546 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)

slight noise from front wheel bearings.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,449 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 30,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,442 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,621 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 YWL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWL, 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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What year was BG53 YWL registered?

BG53 YWL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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