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EF53 EDP

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,497 mi
Last recorded133,497 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 133,497 miles

All tyres have abnormal wear

Bonnet release handle broken but still working

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,405 miles

Bonnet release handle broken but still working

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 131,405 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet release handle broken but still working

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,893 miles

Bonnet release handle broken but still works

Emissions were erratic

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 128,893 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet release handle broken but still works

Emissions were erratic

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 121,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,290 miles

Bonnet handle broken but still can be opened

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 104,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre abnormal wear, very close to cords showing. (Tracking)

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

Offside front tyre abnormal wear, very close to cords showing. (Tracking)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,038 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,718 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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EF53 EDP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF53 EDP, 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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EF53 EDP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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