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AX53 AOD

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,181 mi
Last recorded73,181 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened at caliper (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust mounting poor

Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened at caliper (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,187 miles

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

Handbrake cable sticking slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wiperblade split

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,339 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside parking brake cable slightly corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2013 52,463 miles

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

corrosion front discs on edges

nearside sill slight corrosion

rear bumper skirt adrift at lower mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,375 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

no reverse lights

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage to rear cross member

slight play nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,366 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

no reverse lights

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage to rear cross member

slight play nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,739 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,708 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front link rods slight wear

Rear wiper

Fail 28 Aug 2008 27,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front link rods slight wear

Nearside front door handle broken but still operational

Rear wiper

Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,479 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,415 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 17,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AX53 AOD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX53 AOD, 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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What year was AX53 AOD registered?

AX53 AOD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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