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YS53 CVY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,584 mi
Last recorded107,584 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 CVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,584 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 90,436 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 90,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,880 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,787 miles

advise rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

Fail 12 Jan 2016 64,787 miles

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

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,350 miles

advise both front brake discs inner surface very poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2015 59,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise both front brake discs inner surface very poor condition

advise both rear tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise exhaust back box mount broken

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,965 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 51,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,986 miles

front brake discs worn, corroding around edges

front brake pads getting low advise renew with discs

handbrake feels stff creaking when opperating

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 15,948 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 CVY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YS53 CVY, 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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YS53 CVY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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