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YL53 VUV

2004 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,676 mi
Last recorded187,676 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 187,676 miles

Engine oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre very perished

Pass 8 Apr 2016 182,948 miles

Spare Tyre very Perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Discs corroded on inner edge

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)

Oil Leak, Engine

Fail 8 Apr 2016 182,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill, NSF (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Discs corroded on inner edge

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)

Oil Leak, Engine

Spare Tyre very Perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 178,271 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 172,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 172,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 148,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 127,063 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,462 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,462 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,613 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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YL53 VUV is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 YL53 VUV, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL53 VUV registered?

YL53 VUV is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YL53 VUV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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