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GF53 CGY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,117 mi
Last recorded110,117 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 CGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 110,117 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,539 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 108,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 107,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,011 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanger ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 104,011 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanger ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,243 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet clip damaged. (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine sump pan. ()

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust system corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,323 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 67,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,261 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,347 miles

Both front tyres bald on the outer edges.

Corrosion and split in the N/S/f outer sill, just outside the prescribed area of 30cm.

End of N/S wiper blade split.

Inner surfaces of both front brake discs corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,347 miles

Both front tyres bald on the outer edges.

Corrosion and split in the N/S/f outer sill, just outside the prescribed area of 30cm.

End of N/S wiper blade split.

Inner surfaces of both front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,535 miles

Slight engine oil leak around base of sump

Some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,535 miles

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

O/S/Rear hubcap chaffing agaimst valve stem

Slight engine oil leak around base of sump

Some corrosion on front brake discs

Some white light emitted from both front indicators

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,348 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,546 miles

N/S drop link rubber boot split

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,734 miles

N/S front anti-roll bar rubber boot split

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,267 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,939 miles

o/s.f link rod upper ball joint rubber boot split / adrift

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,346 miles

both front tyres worn down to 2 mm tread depth

front suspension anti rollbar link rod top ball joint rubber boots split both sides

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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GF53 CGY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GF53 CGY, 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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GF53 CGY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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