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CV53 VVG

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,640 mi
Last recorded103,640 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,640 miles

Battery tray insecure

End of the dipstick has broken off, unable to read oil level

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 91,002 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,112 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 72,501 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,294 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,586 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,270 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing the windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,811 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VVG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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