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CP53 PPU

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,834 mi
Last recorded140,834 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 140,834 miles

Both front strut gaiters deteriorated

Both front strut top mounts have uplift

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side of discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel

Fail 13 Dec 2021 140,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both front strut gaiters deteriorated

Both front strut top mounts have uplift

Engine oil low on dipstick

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side of discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,006 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame has corrosion

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

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,437 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 130,435 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 128,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear,off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 128,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear,off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,517 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 125,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 116,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear silencer join (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s + o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,021 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,147 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 74,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,611 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,171 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,215 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 33,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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CP53 PPU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CP53 PPU, 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 PPU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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