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BG53 NKH

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,547 mi
Last recorded115,547 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,547 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,547 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,108 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,108 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,806 miles

Nearside Rear RESTRICTED MOVEMENT

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,568 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 79,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,849 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 71,849 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,058 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

offside front tyre is slightly perished/cracked

spare wheel tyre is badly perished/cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust back box is corroded

offside front tyre is slightly perished/cracked

spare wheel tyre is badly perished/cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,346 miles

slight cut o/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,624 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,359 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 NKH is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG53 NKH, 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 NKH is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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