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VK53 YSA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,760 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 7 Mar 2014 73,624 miles

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

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

slight play n/s front drop link

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,624 miles

slight play n/s front drop link

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 67,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 34,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,776 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,992 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 29,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,164 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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VK53 YSA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK53 YSA, 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 VK53 YSA registered?

VK53 YSA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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