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YP53 ZWU

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,121 mi
Last recorded139,121 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 139,121 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges of tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,511 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 130,604 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 125,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 125,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,600 miles

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

airbag warning on

front brake discs corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2013 114,582 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2012 105,624 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 105,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU in secure + wedge between rad + manifold

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

both rear sus bumpstops missing

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front brake discs corroding inner faces

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,478 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,478 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 79,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,456 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 60,456 miles

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

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

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 ZWU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP53 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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