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YP53 HKD

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

69,443 mi
Last recorded69,443 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 HKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 69,443 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front sub frame corroded

loud grinding noise from under bonnet area

n-s rear sill corroded

o-s & n-s rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,595 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 63,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement calipier (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Side repeater missing lense (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement calipier (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body corroding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 55,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,251 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 53,235 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Front both front brakes slight bind

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 50,841 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,684 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 48,684 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 46,889 miles

Engine service lamp is illuminated

Oil level indicates NO OIL !

Parking brake operation is stiff - possible partial seized cable/s

Fail 30 May 2012 46,889 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine service lamp is illuminated

Oil level indicates NO OIL !

Parking brake operation is stiff - possible partial seized cable/s

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 44,947 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 40,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,749 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,484 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 32,484 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,910 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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YP53 HKD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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