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YS53 LPJ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,950 mi
Last recorded143,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 LPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,950 miles

both side front track rod inner has play

drop link has some play

front no plate cracks

n/s/f wing arch corroded

n/s/r tyre reached close to minimum limit and has perishing cracks

Fail 16 Jun 2016 143,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both side front track rod inner has play

drop link has some play

front no plate cracks

n/s/f wing arch corroded

n/s/r tyre reached close to minimum limit and has perishing cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2015 129,293 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 117,830 miles

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

front number plate is brocken

Fail 13 Jun 2014 117,827 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front number plate is brocken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,564 miles

both front inner wing liners insecure

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 11 Jun 2013 107,562 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front inner wing liners insecure

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,663 miles

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

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)

Radiator almost touching the exhaust through accident damage

Rear bump stops missing

bonnet catch mounting area damaged but the bonnet does latch secure, this is through accident damage

n/s head lamp slightly loose through accident damage

Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Radiator almost touching the exhaust through accident damage

Rear bump stops missing

bonnet catch mounting area damaged but the bonnet does latch secure, this is through accident damage

n/s head lamp slightly loose through accident damage

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,483 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 85,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 77,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 63,263 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 47,524 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 47,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 31,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,013 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 LPJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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