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GY53 UBB

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,026 mi
Last recorded134,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 134,026 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,000 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pad spring not sitting in caliper (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,314 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,230 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Oct 2013 85,225 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,699 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,734 miles

Front discs corroded and worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 67,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 57,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,219 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 24,450 miles

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

Nearside front tyre near to legal limit

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

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,450 miles

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

Nearside front tyre near to legal limit

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

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 May 2006 12,674 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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GY53 UBB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GY53 UBB, 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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GY53 UBB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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