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YR53 EFL

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,162 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,401 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 50,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,792 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 48,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 47,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,702 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,865 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 43,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,977 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,681 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 21 Sep 2006 25,722 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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YR53 EFL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 YR53 EFL, 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 YR53 EFL registered?

YR53 EFL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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