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GP53 NKE

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,806 mi
Last recorded101,806 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 NKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 101,806 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 101,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,456 miles

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 94,456 miles

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

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

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

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,054 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,114 miles

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

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

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

bgoth rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls are cracking and deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,114 miles

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

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

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

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

bgoth rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls are cracking and deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,522 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust is corroded and deteriorsting

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 30 Oct 2013 77,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust is corroded and deteriorsting

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,302 miles

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

rear silencer is badly corroded and deteriorating

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,302 miles

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

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

rear silencer is badly corroded and deteriorating

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs starting to corode

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edges

o/sn/s side repeter bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,917 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads starting to wear

o/sn/s side repeter lights starting to deteriorate in colour

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 29 Oct 2010 59,917 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads starting to wear

o/sn/s side repeter lights starting to deteriorate in colour

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,009 miles

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,393 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2007 41,393 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,782 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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

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GP53 NKE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GP53 NKE, 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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What year was GP53 NKE registered?

GP53 NKE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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