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VK53 YVY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,013 mi
Last recorded113,013 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,013 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,013 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,918 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 108,910 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel - probably brake pads stuck in carrier (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake imbalance of 44% on front

Pass 27 Feb 2016 107,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also cracking /perashing in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also cracking / perashing tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Fail 27 Feb 2016 107,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also cracking /perashing in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also cracking / perashing tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2015 99,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust box deterioated

offside rear brake draging slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,233 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,073 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 52,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,275 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 YVY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK53 YVY, 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 YVY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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