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YS53 WME

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,965 mi
Last recorded90,965 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WME
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,965 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 90,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing pannel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (corrosion at the rear end of pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (corrosion at the rear end of pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension has been modified (coilovers)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,234 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 85,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,080 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 82,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,584 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 75,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 62,754 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 52,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake Disc's Slighly Scored

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,089 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,069 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,480 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,316 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 WME is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 WME, 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 WME is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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