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YU53 ECT

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,363 mi
Last recorded102,363 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 102,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,231 miles

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

noise from around diesel injectors, possible seepage. Advise closer inspection.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 102,231 miles

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

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

noise from around diesel injectors, possible seepage. Advise closer inspection.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,354 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front wiper split

Fail 25 Feb 2014 100,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front wiper split

Fail 11 Mar 2013 99,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,755 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Rear exhaust corroded and mounting snapped

Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,754 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Rear exhaust corroded and mounting snapped

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,678 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 90,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,148 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 85,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,404 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 78,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,709 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,196 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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YU53 ECT is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YU53 ECT, 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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YU53 ECT is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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