MOT Status
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear tailpipe in poor condition
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to underside chassis and components
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear tailpipe in poor condition
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to underside chassis and components
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHT CORROSION
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHT CORROSION
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML53 YDD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ML53 YDD, 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 ML53 YDD registered?
ML53 YDD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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