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YY53 MWM

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,832 mi
Last recorded54,832 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 54,832 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2024 54,832 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 49,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 49,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Nov 2022 43,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 43,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 40,049 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 40,039 miles

Nearside Front Integral body 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 37,295 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 34,291 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 34,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2016 27,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 24,180 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,869 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,000 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 16,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,144 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 8,525 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 8,032 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,494 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,822 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 6,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,158 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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YY53 MWM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YY53 MWM, 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 MWM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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