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VK53 YTH

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,776 mi
Last recorded68,776 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YTH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamps cloudy

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 22 Mar 2023 68,776 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamps cloudy

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,289 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 55,284 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,526 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,545 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded from middle section to rear silencer but not leaking and still secure

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 42,781 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box split

Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,035 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 42,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear discs grinding

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,702 miles

spare wheel flat

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,101 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,411 miles

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)

n/s/r braking up on outer wall and low on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,914 miles

both windscreen wipers split

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 YTH is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YTH, 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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VK53 YTH is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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