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VK53 YVZ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,383 mi
Last recorded75,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 72,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 68,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,089 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,089 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,311 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,103 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,553 miles

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2013 43,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wipers perished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,219 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 YVZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

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

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