CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV53 UUL

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,989 mi
Last recorded132,989 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Plastic under trays fittted

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2016 132,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at back plate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic under trays fittted

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,285 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 118,807 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 118,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,586 miles

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

O/S/F top strut bearing has slight play

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,677 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 90,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,685 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,177 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 77,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,527 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 701,527 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,110 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 63,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 51,508 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 51,508 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV53 UUL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV53 UUL?

You can check the full history of GV53 UUL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV53 UUL registered?

GV53 UUL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GV53 UUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 UUL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV53 UUL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV53 UUL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.