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YR53 YYW

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,358 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,019 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 52,019 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,978 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 41,978 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface cracks to both rear tyres

Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,934 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2008 34,934 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,507 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 YYW is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YR53 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

YR53 YYW is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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