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YS53 FYD

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,719 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 68,346 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low and perished

Fail 21 Nov 2019 68,341 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low and perished

Pass 22 Nov 2018 67,234 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres perished

Nearside outer sill rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,776 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded and split

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,775 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded and split

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,477 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,260 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,865 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,146 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,677 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 FYD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

YS53 FYD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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