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YM53 RRO

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,106 mi
Last recorded119,106 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 RRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 119,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 110,657 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 109,863 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 25 Nov 2017 109,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 7 Dec 2016 107,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit plus slightly sticking on (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 107,598 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit plus slightly sticking on (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,636 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 81,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,918 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,123 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,123 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,876 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,383 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,984 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 39,984 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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 RRO is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YM53 RRO, 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 YM53 RRO registered?

YM53 RRO is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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