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GL53 OTG

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,468 mi
Last recorded107,468 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,468 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,925 miles

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,600 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,600 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,667 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges devoid to limit at time of test....

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,616 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,377 miles

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

offside rear brake disc badly pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,376 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,483 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,123 miles

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

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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GL53 OTG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red 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 GL53 OTG, 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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GL53 OTG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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