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WR53 BYV

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,798 mi
Last recorded130,798 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 BYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 125,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 121,224 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 10,150 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 10,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 108,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 103,388 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 103,378 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,361 miles

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

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

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

offside rear suspension rubber stop missing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,622 miles

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

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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WR53 BYV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR53 BYV, 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 WR53 BYV registered?

WR53 BYV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WR53 BYV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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