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GU53 KWR

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

100,942 mi
Last recorded100,942 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,942 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,513 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,942 miles

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,305 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,439 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 84,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 79,884 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,548 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 76,548 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 71,847 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 71,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,671 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes slight bind

o/s/f wiper worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 66,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes slight bind

o/s/f wiper worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,671 miles

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 28 Oct 2011 56,043 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 56,043 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,406 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 50,406 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,494 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 44,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 38,790 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,026 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 KWR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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