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YS53 CLF

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,114 mi
Last recorded80,114 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 76,268 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,447 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,982 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,649 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,723 miles

Condition of inner faces of front brake discs

N/S wiper blade split

Outer skin of exhaust silencer corroding

Rear wiper blade broken

Fail 19 Nov 2011 46,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Condition of inner faces of front brake discs

N/S wiper blade split

Outer skin of exhaust silencer corroding

Rear wiper blade broken

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

reverse light inop

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,619 miles

rear wiper blade is working itself loose

Fail 18 Nov 2009 37,435 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade is working itself loose

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,726 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,506 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,460 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 10,444 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YS53 CLF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS53 CLF, 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 YS53 CLF registered?

YS53 CLF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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