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BG53 DCO

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,646 mi
Last recorded85,646 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 85,646 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,764 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,764 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,866 miles

slight bodywork damage

Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Apr 2011 52,709 miles

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

all outer tyre walls damaged

rear wipe split, nsf wheel arch cover damaged,

wear in suspension joints..

Pass 2 Apr 2011 52,709 miles

all outer tyre walls damaged

rear wipe split, nsf wheel arch cover damaged,

wear in suspension joints..

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,155 miles

Front tyres have curbing damage to sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 47,155 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres have curbing damage to sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,523 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,875 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 30,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,978 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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BG53 DCO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black 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 BG53 DCO, 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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BG53 DCO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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