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YM53 CZU

2003 Citroen C2

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,063 mi
Last recorded96,063 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 CZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,063 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 96,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight wear (2.4.G.1)

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

car has had some damage to front n/s and front rad support panel and bumper

front discs worn but still servicable

indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 5 Jan 2016 87,248 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight wear (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

car has had some damage to front n/s and front rad support panel and bumper

front discs worn but still servicable

indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Jan 2015 891,222 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 81,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,539 miles

back wiper missing

offside front door slighty damaged

slight noise on both side rear shockers

slight play on nearside front link

slight play on offside front rack arm

Fail 8 Jul 2012 57,539 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

back wiper missing

offside front door slighty damaged

slight noise on both side rear shockers

slight play on nearside front link

slight play on offside front rack arm

Pass 6 Apr 2012 55,322 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 55,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 37,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,234 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,909 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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YM53 CZU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Grey with a 1,124cc 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 YM53 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

YM53 CZU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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