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YP53 NXB

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,709 mi
Last recorded115,709 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 NXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,709 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2016 115,709 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,442 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,765 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,990 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,896 miles

Discs worn

Some under body rust

Sump rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2012 61,781 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

discs worn

some underbody rust

sump rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,023 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slight corrosion

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,938 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,646 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,638 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 18,810 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 1 Nov 2006 15,292 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 NXB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NXB, 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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What year was YP53 NXB registered?

YP53 NXB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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