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CV53 EXF

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,958 miles

n/s front sill starting to corrode

Fail 21 Sep 2017 87,813 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outter sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

n/s front sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,514 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,267 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise nearside front wiper has small splits but only smears slightly

advise nearside rear wheel binding no significant effort recorded

advise underbody and components corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,368 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise nearside front wiper has small splits but only smears slightly

advise nearside rear wheel binding no significant effort recorded

advise underbody and components corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,761 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer and hanger badly corroded and in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,747 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer and hanger badly corroded and in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front brake discs corroding

advise nearside rear wheel slight binding

Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front brake discs corroding

advise nearside rear wheel slight binding

Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,550 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 10,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,679 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EXF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CV53 EXF, 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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CV53 EXF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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