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ML53 YDD

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,181 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 81,246 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,635 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 78,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,760 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 76,760 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,763 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,910 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 74,910 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,848 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 73,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,210 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,249 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,249 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,186 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,156 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,353 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,350 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,356 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 35,354 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,010 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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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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ML53 YDD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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