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CP53 POA

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,795 mi
Last recorded142,795 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 POA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 142,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close to limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear body work damage under bumper

Fail 15 Oct 2019 142,792 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded center section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close to limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear body work damage under bumper

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 134,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 131,095 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 131,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,005 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 129,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/rear brake back plate wet?

Pass 29 Sep 2015 114,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted (unable to test adult belt)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted (unable to test adult belt)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on face edges

Fail 7 Oct 2014 107,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on face edges

Fail 3 Oct 2013 98,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear crossmember distorted

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear crossmember distorted

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 93,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 84,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs rusting on inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2010 73,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs rusting on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2009 63,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,384 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,780 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,599 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,153 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 33,153 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

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CP53 POA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CP53 POA, 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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CP53 POA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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