MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Bumper insecure ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Bumper insecure ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f/ (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases co failed (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f/ (2.5.C.1a)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp insecure x2 (1.7.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring broken o/s/f/ (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f/ tyre inner edge worn low-rack play-
oil leak-x2 balljoint boots deteriated-front brakes slightly binding-
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil sump corroded/porous
engine oil sump coroded/porous
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
engine oil sump coroded/porous
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
n/s rear spring bottom coil slightly displaced on radius arm--spring when fitted,bottom coil should have fitted squarely on radius arm base
oil sump in poor condition
rear brake readings slightly low
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear no plate stained
rear wiper torn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY53 YSN is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 SY53 YSN, 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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SY53 YSN is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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