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GF53 VWB

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,860 mi
Last recorded134,860 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,860 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 134,820 miles

Front Halfshaft stud missing BOTH SIDES (4.2.B.3)

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

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

Rear Halfshaft stud missing BOTH SIDES (4.2.B.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 112,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blads slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 108,522 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Radiator insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 108,292 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Radiator insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 92,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,812 miles

Cuts to offside front tyre inner side wall

Damage to offside front of vehicle

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

Noise from nearside front suspension area

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

Power steering heavey

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,311 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 64,311 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,609 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate starting to fade

slight brake bind on o/s/f

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,184 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 46,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 35,845 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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GF53 VWB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF53 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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