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GV53 JTU

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,717 mi
Last recorded84,717 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 JTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,717 miles

Front exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Nearside Front steering has slight play in it

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and loose on bracket (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 84,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Nearside Front steering has slight play in it

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and loose on bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,541 miles

Both front tyres 2.5mm

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,344 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres 2.5mm

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing

Pass 26 Aug 2013 71,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

accident damaged too rear lower body

front tyres perished

rear tyres starting too perish

Fail 23 Aug 2013 71,686 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

accident damaged too rear lower body

front tyres perished

rear tyres starting too perish

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage to underside of vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system poor

front wipers smearing

rear exhaust rubber split but still supported

slight water damage to rear number plate

spare tyre unroadworthy

Fail 25 Aug 2012 65,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage to underside of vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system poor

front wipers smearing

rear exhaust rubber split but still supported

slight water damage to rear number plate

spare tyre unroadworthy

Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,450 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 51,450 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM TREAD.

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER (OUTER SKIN BROKEN A WAY ) .

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,262 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,002 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,105 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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GV53 JTU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV53 JTU, 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 GV53 JTU registered?

GV53 JTU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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