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BJ53 YSR

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,362 mi
Last recorded120,362 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YSR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,362 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 120,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,359 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e m l light on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 16,359 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

e m l light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,311 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rod slight play

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 97,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,495 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,394 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and offside rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,348 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Apr 2015 80,348 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,998 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 10 Jan 2012 58,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,216 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,016 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 39,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,473 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 31,473 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,166 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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BJ53 YSR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ53 YSR, 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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BJ53 YSR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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