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CW53 EEM

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,234 mi
Last recorded110,234 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 EEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 110,234 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 110,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 104,670 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 104,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,967 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front door mirror condition

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 100,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front door mirror condition

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,993 miles

condition hand brake cables

Nearside Front door mirror inscure

Fail 21 Sep 2016 94,954 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror inscure

condition hand brake cables

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,217 miles

advise rear axle bump stops incomplete

engine managment light on

front brake discs badly corroded

n/s+o/s inner rear sills corroded

oil leak gearbox area

plastic sill covers fitted

rubbers slightly split both front antiroll bar links

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight exhaust blow rear joint and pinhole in mid exhaust box

very slight misfire

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,940 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bothsides rear inner sills corroed

engine manment light on

Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,940 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bothsides rear inner sills corroed

engine manment light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 14 Aug 2013 65,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 52,860 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,894 miles

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

engine check light on

Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine check light on

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,632 miles

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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CW53 EEM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red 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 CW53 EEM, 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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CW53 EEM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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