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CX53 WDY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 126,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,288 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 125,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.06 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,937 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flexi to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,771 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 112,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,779 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,747 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 104,047 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 104,037 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Front disc rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 18 Oct 2014 97,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,710 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,693 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre flat , pumped up by NT

Pass 20 Oct 2012 86,804 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 72,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play offside link rod; rear silencer skin corroded; airbag warning lamp on; offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,920 miles

Slight play offside link rod; rear silencer skin corroded; airbag warning lamp on; offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s and o/s rear bump-stops missing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,462 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rackinner end

Fail 27 Oct 2009 58,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rackinner end

Fail 20 Oct 2009 58,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,258 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,704 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 24,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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CX53 WDY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 CX53 WDY, 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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CX53 WDY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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