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GU53 KWO

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,838 mi
Last recorded113,838 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,838 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,639 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,639 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,144 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,267 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 88,264 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,745 miles

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

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

brake fluid level above max

gearbox noise?

hand brake high, stiff and imbalance of 53% (nearside weaker)

service warning light on

Fail 11 Dec 2008 80,745 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 in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

brake fluid level above max

gearbox noise?

hand brake high, stiff and imbalance of 53% (nearside weaker)

service warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear road wheel has slight inner rim damage

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,130 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,130 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 KWO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU53 KWO, 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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GU53 KWO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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