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AV53 NPP

2003 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,008 mi
Last recorded142,008 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 142,008 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,839 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 129,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 114,384 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 114,384 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,520 miles

Offside Outer sill soft

Fail 28 Sep 2017 107,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer sill soft

Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,774 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 87,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 76,658 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,652 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F disc scored

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,302 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 49,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,659 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,638 miles

both front tyre treads have slight damage due to skid.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 30,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,349 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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AV53 NPP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV53 NPP, 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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AV53 NPP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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