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AO53 PXW

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,431 mi
Last recorded100,431 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 100,431 miles

Nearside OUTER SEAL CORROSION

Offside OUTER SEAL CORROSION

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 100,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside OUTER SEAL CORROSION

Offside OUTER SEAL CORROSION

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,665 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 97,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 96,908 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 96,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,685 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 87,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,627 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 70,627 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,351 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 65,307 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear wiper defective

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,598 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 61,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,040 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AO53 PXW is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO53 PXW, 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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AO53 PXW is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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