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YY53 EHJ

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

54,799 mi
Last recorded54,799 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,799 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,797 miles

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,520 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)

rear wheel arch covers loose

Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

rear wheel arch covers loose

Pass 30 Nov 2013 48,497 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 48,483 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,226 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,374 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 29,374 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,700 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 24,687 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,052 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 20,052 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,928 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 11,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YY53 EHJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,560 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 YY53 EHJ, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY53 EHJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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