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GF53 VCM

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 95,303 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,120 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle, front bumper, radiator shroud and support beam damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,277 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2018 89,276 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 89,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2017 85,647 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 85,647 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 81,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,045 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,302 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 70,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,940 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,210 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 46,201 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 41,236 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2008 41,236 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,438 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,904 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 28,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VCM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,560 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GF53 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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