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FY53 WYU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,274 mi
Last recorded109,274 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,274 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)

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

engine mil lamp on

exhaust rear box joint slightly leaking

o/s/r + n/s/r brakes slightly binding

suspension low

Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,266 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

engine mil lamp on

exhaust rear box joint slightly leaking

o/s/r + n/s/r brakes slightly binding

suspension low

water level low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 97,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 84,304 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mil lamp on (engine management)

rear lowerd coil springs fitted - a section of both rear springs are coil bound - still allows movement

rear suspension bump stops missing

spare wheel cradle deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,304 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

mil lamp on (engine management)

rear lowerd coil springs fitted - a section of both rear springs are coil bound - still allows movement

rear suspension bump stops missing

spare wheel cradle deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2010 82,082 miles

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

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lowering springs fitted , both rear springs are slightly coil bound

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished and has slight damage near bent rim

x4 brake discs are surface corroded (lack of use)

Fail 14 May 2010 82,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lowering springs fitted , both rear springs are slightly coil bound

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished and has slight damage near bent rim

x4 brake discs are surface corroded (lack of use)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,200 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 46,200 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,290 miles

advise front and rear discs corroding due to inactivity

rear silencer corodeing

Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise front and rear discs corroding due to inactivity

rear silencer corodeing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,992 miles

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,617 miles

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

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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FY53 WYU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY53 WYU, 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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FY53 WYU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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