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GL53 YFP

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,920 mi
Last recorded108,920 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 98,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 92,118 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 89,066 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 89,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,800 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,567 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 79,567 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,662 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 77,662 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,423 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,306 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,188 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,188 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Dec 2008 55,044 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r seat has been removed unable to check seat belt as incomlete

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,411 miles

O/S/R SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST,SEAT BELT LATCH NOT CHECKED

Fail 11 Dec 2006 34,296 miles

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

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED,SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED

O/S/R SEAT BELT LATCH NOT CHECKED DUE TO NO SEAT FITTED

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

Offside Rear 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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GL53 YFP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GL53 YFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL53 YFP registered?

GL53 YFP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is GL53 YFP safe to buy?

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