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YL53 VVX

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 112,694 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Cooling fan insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,979 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,527 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,035 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,626 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,971 miles

offside wishbone starting to seperate

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,971 miles

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

offside wishbone starting to seperate

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,571 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012
Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,495 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,495 miles

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

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,178 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,403 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,315 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 VVX is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 YL53 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

YL53 VVX is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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