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CV53 TXY

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,576 mi
Last recorded75,576 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 75,576 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system corroded, center and rear.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear No reverse lights

Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,883 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 108,842 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine over heating (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,389 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,219 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,033 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,159 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,159 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,446 miles

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

offside rear and nearside front tyre slightly perrishing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,399 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 21,396 miles

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

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 TXY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV53 TXY, 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 TXY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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