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AO53 VHJ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,137 mi
Last recorded87,137 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 87,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,279 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,559 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 58,559 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,856 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,856 miles

n/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,218 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,300 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VHJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO53 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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