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PE53 YYM

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,601 mi
Last recorded108,601 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Jul 2016 104,965 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet prop missing

steering lock faulty

Fail 8 Nov 2014 100,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet prop missing

steering lock faulty

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,985 miles

blow on exhaust rear joint and corrosion on centre pipes

both front - rear wishbone bushes splitting

colour of both front indicators

condition both front brake disc's

handbrake travel

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 6 Nov 2013 93,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

blow on exhaust rear joint and corrosion on centre pipes

both front - rear wishbone bushes splitting

colour of both front indicators

condition both front brake disc's

handbrake travel

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,802 miles

blow on exhaust rear joint

both side repeaters and n/s/r indicator fading

wear n/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,428 miles

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

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

blow on exhaust rear joint

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,428 miles

blow on exhaust rear joint

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,758 miles

2 front discs scored

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

exaust outer skin corroding rear

fan belt cracking

front pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,035 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 62,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 54,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,808 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 YYM 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 68.8%.

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

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