CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS53 YUE

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,261 mi
Last recorded126,261 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 YUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 126,261 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower both side ball joint deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,135 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 123,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,257 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 117,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,891 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 103,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,333 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,290 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,930 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,289 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 78,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 68,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,868 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,385 miles

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll-bar-drop link

Fail 7 May 2009 60,376 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll-bar-drop link

Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,048 miles

battery insecure

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both orange side repeaters slightly faded

brake pedal rubber missing (pedal still ribbed)

clip missing from n/s headlamp

drivers door damaged

engine management light on

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

possible water leak from n/s of radiator

tinted windows fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,048 miles

battery insecure

both orange side repeaters slightly faded

brake pedal rubber missing (pedal still ribbed)

clip missing from n/s headlamp

drivers door damaged

engine management light on

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

possible water leak from n/s of radiator

tinted windows fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2007 46,885 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS53 YUE is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 YUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS53 YUE?

You can check the full history of YS53 YUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS53 YUE registered?

YS53 YUE is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is YS53 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 YUE shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS53 YUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS53 YUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.