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GV53 UUA

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,389 mi
Last recorded144,389 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 144,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2018 144,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure trackrod end (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,229 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Service light illuminated

Slight knock and play in steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2017 139,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Service light illuminated

Slight knock and play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,586 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear bump stops missing

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 126,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges slight wear

Nearside Rear axle stop mounting missing

Offside Front tyre edges slight wear

Offside Rear axle stop mounting missing

Pass 13 Dec 2014 114,247 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,193 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,012 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust centre box deteriated

Fail 29 Nov 2012 83,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust centre box deteriated

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,343 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r and off/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 70,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r and off/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,379 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 57,378 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 4 Dec 2009 47,998 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 47,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,123 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,123 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,769 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 UUA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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