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SJ53 YCA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,627 mi
Last recorded54,627 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 YCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,627 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,237 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 42,226 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,746 miles

front wipers split at ends

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,502 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,502 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust section(s) corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,392 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,389 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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SJ53 YCA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ53 YCA, 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 SJ53 YCA registered?

SJ53 YCA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 YCA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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