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NV53 YRK

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,836 mi
Last recorded86,836 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 YRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,284 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,290 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,289 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,703 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,702 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,775 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bearings slight worn

o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings slight worn

slight corrosion brake discs unable to fully check pads

slight noise rear hub

slight play steering

slight play wishbone bush

slight tightness steering

Fail 15 Aug 2011 58,742 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bearings slight worn

o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings slight worn

slight corrosion brake discs unable to fully check pads

slight noise rear hub

slight play steering

slight play wishbone bush

slight tightness steering

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 39,047 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/r brake binding on

Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,591 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded and scored

Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,957 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 22,957 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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NV53 YRK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV53 YRK, 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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NV53 YRK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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