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GK53 WMY

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,519 mi
Last recorded91,519 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 WMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,519 miles

both rear bump stops missing

n/s outter cill damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,588 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 90,588 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,111 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 84,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,848 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 57,363 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 57,364 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,216 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Fail 9 Nov 2007 42,216 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,932 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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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GK53 WMY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GK53 WMY, 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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GK53 WMY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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