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YM53 GXG

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,808 mi
Last recorded79,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,808 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 79,808 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger replaced (7.1.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,651 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,651 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 68,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,499 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 42,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,340 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 33,729 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,863 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 GXG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GXG, 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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YM53 GXG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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