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BG53 NLV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,710 mi
Last recorded100,710 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,474 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,173 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 96,173 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,647 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,642 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slam panel loose

Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,399 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 83,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,298 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,567 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,036 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 70,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,836 miles

Exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.

Front wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

There is a nail in the n/s rear tyre.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,836 miles

Exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

There is a nail in the n/s rear tyre.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,679 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 41,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,550 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,544 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,130 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 21,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NLV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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