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GF53 VWP

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,339 mi
Last recorded227,339 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 227,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 220,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 220,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 218,364 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiperblade worn.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 217,056 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks to tread and side walls

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks to tread and side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 215,179 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 215,179 miles

Offside Front 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 212,786 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 210,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 206,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 203,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 173,696 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 173,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 147,671 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 147,671 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 123,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 109,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 109,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 101,396 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,331 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 VWP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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