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GU53 DXP

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,127 mi
Last recorded75,127 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 DXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished on both edges

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

temporary fix on battery

Fail 2 Mar 2018 75,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished on both edges

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,565 miles

Nearside Front top mount bush rough

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to front susupension

corrosion to sub frame, chassis, and inner sills

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,292 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded,appears to have been parked up

front discs corroded inner faces

inner sills,rear chassis seams,front subframe-corroded

n/s/r tyre perished/splitting inner wall

noise/roughness n/s/f top mount area

Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,292 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded,appears to have been parked up

front discs corroded inner faces

inner sills,rear chassis seams,front subframe-corroded

n/s/r tyre perished/splitting inner wall

noise/roughness n/s/f top mount area

Pass 30 Aug 2014 68,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,918 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 57,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,185 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,294 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,839 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 42,835 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,426 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,547 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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GU53 DXP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 GU53 DXP, 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 GU53 DXP registered?

GU53 DXP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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