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CV53 EXB

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,851 miles

Central exhaust blow

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

exhaust very rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2017 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2016 91,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,608 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 87,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing caught up in parcel shelf (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing caught up in parcel shelf (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,719 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 83,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,788 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but secure

Fail 1 Nov 2013 79,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust mount broken but still secure

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,412 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,965 miles

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

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

spare missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonett release handle insecure.

offside front wiperblade hitting piller.

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonett release handle insecure.

offside front wiperblade hitting piller.

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2008 41,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,966 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 31,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,736 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,736 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CV53 EXB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CV53 EXB, 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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What year was CV53 EXB registered?

CV53 EXB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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