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YP53 LKL

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 69,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 69,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,516 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clicking noise from brake pedal mechanism

Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clicking noise from brake pedal mechanism

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,095 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear lamp broken, but not not showing white light

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,048 miles

offside rear lamp broken, but not not showing white light

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2008 22,002 miles

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

outer skin of backbox corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,002 miles

outer skin of backbox corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,754 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 13,820 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r bump stop missing.

o/s wiper noisy.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,820 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r bump stop missing.

o/s wiper noisy.

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 LKL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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