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PE53 YYF

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,633 mi
Last recorded92,633 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 92,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,233 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,231 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 74,324 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,461 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,457 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,323 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 54,323 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,556 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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PE53 YYF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE53 YYF, 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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PE53 YYF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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