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YL53 VXF

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,983 mi
Last recorded65,983 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,241 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 49,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,326 miles

rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2008 34,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,626 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VXF is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 VXF registered?

YL53 VXF is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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