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YF53 YLE

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,483 mi
Last recorded114,483 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,852 miles

N/s front and rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

O/s inner and outer sill panels are corroding.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 110,690 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/s front and rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

O/s front brake is binding slightly.

O/s inner and outer sill panels are corroding.

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,750 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body slightly under sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,811 miles

eml on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,407 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,627 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 81,627 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 70,072 miles

2nd skin of back box corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,072 miles

2nd skin of back box corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 55,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,652 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 43,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,295 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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YF53 YLE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF53 YLE, 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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YF53 YLE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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