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YM53 VBE

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,475 mi
Last recorded71,475 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,215 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

rear wiper blade spilt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outside edge worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,766 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,764 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 41,873 miles

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

both rear wheels holding on slightly

noise from n/s/f no aparent wear in links bushes

wipers slightly worn

Fail 29 May 2008 11,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear wheels holding on slightly

noise from n/s/f no aparent wear in links bushes

wipers slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,627 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 34,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear tyres down to 2mm

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 VBE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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