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YS53 LNK

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,869 mi
Last recorded48,869 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 48,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 38,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,605 miles

Front and rear suspension corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end boot worn/deteriorated but still prevents the ingress off dirt

Rear Exhaust back box is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 36,605 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end boot worn/deteriorated but still prevents the ingress off dirt

Rear Exhaust back box is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 35,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 34,362 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,029 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear box poor

Fail 29 Jun 2017 33,029 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear box poor

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,706 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 30,697 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,127 miles

advise rear silencer

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,568 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,026 miles

Brake disc's worn

Front tyres worn

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,873 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 16,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,165 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 11,165 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 LNK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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