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YS53 UAY

2004 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,946 mi
Last recorded146,946 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 146,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 136,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,474 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear service and parking brakes lower effort

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,837 miles

Spare tyre defective missing ()

drivers door checkstrap missing

Fail 4 Nov 2020 108,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

drivers door checkstrap missing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,224 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

slight exhaust blow front pipe to center join

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,539 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,539 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,281 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 82,281 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,052 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,898 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,405 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 43,405 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 30 May 2008 34,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,071 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 25,071 miles

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

Oil leak

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 UAY is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 UAY, 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 22 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 UAY registered?

YS53 UAY is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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