MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front anti roll bar link rod slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
advise rear exhaust mount broken
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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