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YY07 SZL

2007 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 SZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,699 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 89,699 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 76,740 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,062 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 61,376 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,503 miles

both rear seat belts not tested due to two child seats fitted

sump weaping oil from corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,503 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear seat belts not tested due to two child seats fitted

sump weaping oil from corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,532 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

didnt check off side rear seat belt due to childe seat fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,437 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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YY07 SZL is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 YY07 SZL, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY07 SZL is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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