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YP53 FTO

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,474 mi
Last recorded115,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 115,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear boot floor damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 23 Nov 2016 113,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear boot floor damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,275 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,366 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

o/s/front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 93,366 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

o/s/front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,270 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 88,270 miles

Inner Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,511 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,540 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,540 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 44,179 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,260 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,260 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,241 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake warning light on dash.

o/s/r/ tyre has nail in .

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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YP53 FTO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YP53 FTO, 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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YP53 FTO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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