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GL53 YFY

2003 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

141,692 mi
Last recorded141,692 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 141,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 141,390 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes corroded in each retaining clip front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 140,530 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 140,484 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded holed/seatbelt anchor bolts to seat frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded within retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 139,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 139,904 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 138,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at various points especially where pipes pass through pipe clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 138,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at various points especially where pipes pass through pipe clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,637 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 138,618 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 137,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 135,428 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,436 miles

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brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 129,591 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 129,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,299 miles

both front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,121 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,076 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,121 miles

front discs corriosion to inner face.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 113,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front discs corriosion to inner face.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 108,854 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 108,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,416 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 101,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,562 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 85,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 57,841 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN - N/S/F PITTED AROUND EDGE OF INNER FACE

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,841 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN - N/S/F PITTED AROUND EDGE OF INNER FACE

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,715 miles

Offside 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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GL53 YFY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 GL53 YFY, 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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GL53 YFY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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