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S8 SYH

2003 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,000 mi
Last recorded25,000 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 25,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 24,778 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 24,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 23,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 22,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 21,893 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 21,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 21,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 20,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,709 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,219 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,664 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 17,940 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,940 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,948 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 16,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 14,589 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,250 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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S8 SYH is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S8 SYH, 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 S8 SYH registered?

S8 SYH is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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