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YS53 EPN

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,268 mi
Last recorded49,268 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,158 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,923 miles

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,739 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f strut upper bearing notching when steering is turned

Fail 30 Sep 2013 35,951 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f strut upper bearing notching when steering is turned

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,412 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,904 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 30,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,093 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,348 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,186 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 EPN is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPN, 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 EPN is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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