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YS53 GHD

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,169 mi
Last recorded67,169 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 GHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,169 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers seat damaged

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

reduced damping effect in both front shock absorbers

Fail 25 Oct 2017 67,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers seat damaged

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

reduced damping effect in both front shock absorbers

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,816 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,463 miles

oil leaks from engine area

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 51,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged(no cords visible)

oil leaks from engine area

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 42,807 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front strut top bearing sticking/jumping on lock to lock test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,256 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front door lock missing

Fail 25 Oct 2012 39,256 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

nearside front door lock missing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

lock missing from nearside door

nearside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators

Fail 27 Oct 2011 35,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

lock missing from nearside door

nearside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,165 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

niose from offside front suspension top

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,075 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 18,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 9,923 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 9,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GHD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GHD, 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 GHD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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