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BG53 UYU

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,535 mi
Last recorded156,535 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 156,535 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 156,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 151,359 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 151,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 151,295 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 151,295 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 148,009 miles

both rear bump stops are missing

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner / outter sills corroded

lower engine mount has slight play

spear wheel defected

Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,512 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2014 133,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,997 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 119,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,711 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,524 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,524 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,542 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on n/s/r tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on play in both front antiroll bar links

Fail 31 Oct 2009 64,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on n/s/r tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on play in both front antiroll bar links

Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,670 miles

Advise on slight corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on slight corrosion to o/s/f brake disc

Advise on slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,162 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper rubber split.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,443 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 UYU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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