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GL53 YJX

2003 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,496 mi
Last recorded44,496 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 44,496 miles

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 16 May 2018 44,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 43,841 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 42,907 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 May 2015 42,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 20 May 2015 42,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 41,233 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 39,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f o/sf o/s/r tyres cracking badly in sidewalls

o/s sill damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 37,378 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,012 miles

DASH STATUS: service indicator on

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

ns door handle trim missing/damaged

cooling fan wiring not secure and fouling on fan. Wiring is damaged

Pass 17 May 2010 30,365 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,394 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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GL53 YJX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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