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ET53 EYO

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,872 mi
Last recorded55,872 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 55,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,161 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 49,161 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,644 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 34,780 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,202 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 32,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 30,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,028 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,647 miles

all four tyres cracking on walls

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,549 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 6,347 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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ET53 EYO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET53 EYO, 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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What year was ET53 EYO registered?

ET53 EYO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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