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GJ53 CFX

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,272 mi
Last recorded136,272 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 CFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 136,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 123,468 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 123,468 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,342 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 97,341 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,028 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 81,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil level low

rear wiper splitting

Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,171 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil level low

rear wiper splitting

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,069 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,001 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet clip broken

front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,972 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,470 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,971 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 30,971 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ53 CFX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ53 CFX, 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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GJ53 CFX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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