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AO53 YOJ

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,786 mi
Last recorded102,786 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,786 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2018 102,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs lipped and corroded and brake pads not contacting on full face of disc

Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,004 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs lipped and corroded and brake pads not contacting on full face of disc

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,618 miles

nsf fog light damaged/cracked

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer wall tread area, maybe ran flat.

osf lower anti roll bar link has slight play and damager

rear numbere plate slightly damaged

rear wiper split

slight bearing noise from osr and nsr wheels area

Fail 22 Oct 2014 89,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf fog light damaged/cracked

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer wall tread area, maybe ran flat.

osf lower anti roll bar link has slight play and damager

rear numbere plate slightly damaged

rear wiper split

slight bearing noise from osr and nsr wheels area

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 77,827 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,618 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,015 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 49,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,682 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,271 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 YOJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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