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YS53 CMZ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,169 mi
Last recorded52,169 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 CMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,169 miles

Central Rear Lower spare wheel cage corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower bump stop missing

Offside Rear Lower lower exhaust silencer outer shell perished

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,486 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 50,486 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,131 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,539 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,540 miles

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,540 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,273 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,271 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,259 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 30,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,984 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 26,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 22,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,695 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,590 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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YS53 CMZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

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

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