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GJ53 MVF

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 MVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,408 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 58,801 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 58,801 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both fitted new bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 55,364 miles

front brake dics rusty pitted os ns

rear tyre stating to spilt on side wall

Fail 27 May 2015 55,364 miles

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

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

front brake dics rusty pitted os ns

rear tyre stating to spilt on side wall

Pass 15 May 2014 50,286 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 50,286 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 44,740 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

offside front tyre edges cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,512 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,334 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jun 2010 33,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,280 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 18,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,101 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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GJ53 MVF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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