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AO53 VGF

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,505 mi
Last recorded64,505 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,505 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Spare wheel not fully secured but unlikely to fall out

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,216 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 63,207 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure Mudguard loose and making contact with wheel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,226 miles

Front exhurst bracket broken

both silencer boxes rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2017 62,224 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking @ hub (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front exhurst bracket broken

both silencer boxes rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all so skins lose on all boxes (7.1.2)

Front exhurst bracket broken

Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,303 miles

rear exhaust silencer box corroding. exhaust middle box corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,353 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear box rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2014 53,346 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhurst braket broken

rear box rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 49,821 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,409 miles

both exhaust boxs outer skins corroded

sill covers fitted

slight scrathes on passenger side of windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both exhaust boxs outer skins corroded

sill covers fitted

slight scrathes on passenger side of windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,600 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 40,701 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,518 miles

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

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,390 miles

advised nsf tyre cracking

advised rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2008 32,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advised nsf tyre cracking

advised rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,644 miles

advised cracking side wall nsr tyre

advised front disc corroded

advised osf wiper blade

advised rear number plate

advised slight cracking osf tyre

advised slight play osf drop link

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,560 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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AO53 VGF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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