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LD53 YKC

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 85,382 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 84,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,327 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin breaking away

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,289 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high on 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre missing

Pass 29 Nov 2014 26,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished/cracked

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,350 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,860 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 7,618 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 4,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2009 4,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 3,089 miles

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Rear registration plate starting to fade

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2007 3,588 miles

Horn only works if you press the control on the left hand side of the steering wheel

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2006 3,253 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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LD53 YKC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LD53 YKC, 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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What year was LD53 YKC registered?

LD53 YKC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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