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YS54 YUL

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 YUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 99,449 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel

Fail 19 Nov 2025 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2024 98,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre possibly non repairable 185/55/15 ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

unable to fully inspect sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre possibly non repairable 185/55/15 ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

unable to fully inspect sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,293 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

age related underbody corrosion

switch defective on rear hatch

Fail 15 Nov 2023 97,293 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

age related underbody corrosion

switch defective on rear hatch

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.5mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body age related corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2022 96,295 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts 185/55/15 cords can be seen in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.5mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body age related corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 94,741 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,193 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,006 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 92,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,748 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,507 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 87,506 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,273 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,273 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,666 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,771 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 63,771 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,782 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,615 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,003 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 40,457 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 23 Dec 2009 40,457 miles

Exhaust corroded

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 12 Dec 2008 30,678 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,714 miles

both front wipers starting to split and ends

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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YS54 YUL is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YS54 YUL, 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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YS54 YUL is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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