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BG53 YXA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,165 mi
Last recorded109,165 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,878 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight lift

Fail 4 Feb 2022 106,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,555 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,812 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 85,812 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,463 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,647 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,402 miles

Rear exshaust rusty

Pass 6 May 2011 60,375 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Fail 6 May 2011 60,375 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,526 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,165 miles

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

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 YXA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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