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EX53 UHP

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,581 mi
Last recorded107,581 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,581 miles

both front discs pitted and rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 107,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front discs pitted and rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,688 miles

both outer sill covers fitted

front discs worn and rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,688 miles

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

both outer sill covers fitted

front discs worn and rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,050 miles

battery tray and battery loose but not insecure

o/s/r wheel locking bolt sheared off

slight play in both n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joints

spare tyre flat and sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2013 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

battery tray and battery loose but not insecure

o/s/r wheel locking bolt sheared off

slight play in both n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joints

spare tyre flat and sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,938 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre split and flat

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,938 miles

Nearside 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)

spare tyre split and flat

Fail 29 Jun 2012 79,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 66,647 miles

Handbtake lever close to end of travel

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,720 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 64,715 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both number plates starting to separate slightly

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,437 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade split slightly one end

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding on slightly and outer pad worn down to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,554 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape and close to limit on inner edge + nail in outer edge of tread

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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EX53 UHP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX53 UHP, 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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EX53 UHP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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