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GU53 PNJ

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,280 mi
Last recorded111,280 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 PNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 108,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,220 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

both rear bump stops missing.

handbrake travel comes up quite high.

n/s door mirror loose.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

both rear bump stops missing.

handbrake travel comes up quite high.

n/s door mirror loose.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 89,065 miles

both rear n/s o/s bump stops missing.

n/s/r tyre getting low and uneven tread wear.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 89,065 miles

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

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

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

both rear n/s o/s bump stops missing.

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth.

n/s/r tyre getting low and uneven tread wear.

o/s wiper ends split.

o/s/f tyre getting low.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,953 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,794 miles

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

coolant leak on radiator

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,699 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,278 miles

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

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 PNJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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