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GV53 RWE

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 RWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 85,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion on underbody

Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated/ both

Fail 26 Mar 2022 83,570 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels rotaion wrong (5.2.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated/ both

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,504 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 82,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 80,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,489 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 78,489 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,569 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on exhaust silencer

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,569 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on exhaust silencer

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,343 miles

offside rear exhaust silencer & mounting bracket corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,584 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,584 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,485 miles

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

advise indicators pale

advise slight play in pedal linkage

advise slight sidewall damage to nsf tyre

advise wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,651 miles

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

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

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

rattle/noise coming from altenator area

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2010 31,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,798 miles

offside rear and offside front tyres perished

Fail 16 Nov 2009 23,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,308 miles

both rear tyre wall cracking

o/s/f tyre has small nicks in side walls no cords showing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,428 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,239 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 RWE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 GV53 RWE, 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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GV53 RWE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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