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EA53 ODB

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ODB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 97,545 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,726 miles

exhaust bracket broke

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 May 2016 92,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust bracket broke

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,047 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,363 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,039 miles

accident damage under rear bumper

Fail 15 Apr 2011 64,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

accident damage under rear bumper

Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,556 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 56,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake dice wearing thin

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,458 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,907 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,364 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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EA53 ODB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA53 ODB, 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 ODB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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