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YU53 LYJ

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,198 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 88,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,519 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 73,519 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,089 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,685 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2010 53,658 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 53,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,178 miles

slight curb damage too nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,544 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,151 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 LYJ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YU53 LYJ, 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 LYJ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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