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CV53 VWA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,415 mi
Last recorded72,415 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,415 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 72,415 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 72,350 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2013 64,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 54,383 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,383 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,087 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,087 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,829 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,829 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,046 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,450 miles

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

rear bumper damage

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,116 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 22,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside rear bumper damage

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 VWA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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