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EA53 OCO

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,814 mi
Last recorded63,814 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,807 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 58,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,146 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,580 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 51,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face of brake discs lightly corroding. (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 49,035 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face of brake discs lightly corroding. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,595 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (3.5.1i)

rear brakes just met brake imbalance on rear axle, recommend rear brakes checked.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,808 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,099 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on 2mm, also side walls heavily perishing.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 40,095 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on 2mm, also side walls heavily perishing.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,263 miles

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

spare tyre flat, cut in side wall, requires new tyre.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,026 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 30,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,591 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 18,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EA53 OCO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EA53 OCO, 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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EA53 OCO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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