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YM53 APV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,188 mi
Last recorded105,188 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 APV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge(bald)

offside front strut top mount fitted wrong

Fail 21 Sep 2016 105,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge(bald)

offside front strut top mount fitted wrong

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,057 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 87,057 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure outer sill (5.2.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,696 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,417 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,417 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,154 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 55,154 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,977 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,388 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YM53 APV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM53 APV, 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 YM53 APV registered?

YM53 APV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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