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EO53 AUT

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,831 mi
Last recorded92,831 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 AUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,831 miles

Front bumper insecure but likely to fall off

Nearside rear inner wheel arch rubbing on wheel

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wheel rubbing on inner arch liner

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 92,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front bumper insecure but likely to fall off

Nearside rear inner wheel arch rubbing on wheel

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wheel rubbing on inner arch liner

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,383 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted repositioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,108 miles

Rear rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,930 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 79,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly wearing worn on edges,tread depth 3-3.5,mm,may require to attention

Fail 26 Aug 2017 79,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly wearing worn on edges,tread depth 3-3.5,mm,may require to attention

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,731 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 72,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,320 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front brake pads quite thin

knocking from front of vehicle

knocking from steering column

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r brake reading poor

slight play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,164 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 53,164 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyre slightly out of round

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,344 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,014 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,503 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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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EO53 AUT is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EO53 AUT, 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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EO53 AUT is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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