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AV53 VYK

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,703 mi
Last recorded184,703 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 184,703 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 174,706 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 174,706 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 174,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

water leak

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,609 miles

N/S/F tyre baulding on inner edge.

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 71,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre baulding on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 67,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,982 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,229 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,641 miles

offside rear service brake has recorded lower than expected effort

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,014 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 52,327 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,290 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 VYK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 VYK, 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 VYK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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