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GV53 UUF

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,162 mi
Last recorded118,162 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,162 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,704 miles

Nearside Rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,121 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,943 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,762 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 83,759 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,002 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,308 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,544 miles

Advise both rear bump syops missing.

Advise offside front centre tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,085 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,272 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,558 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,074 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 UUF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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