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GY53 OSL

2003 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,500 mi
Last recorded140,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 140,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 140,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 131,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 113,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2012 113,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 101,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 101,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,972 miles

slight movement in nearside rack end

Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,755 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement in nearside rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,205 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 77,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 67,768 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 67,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,809 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 58,809 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

slight roughness in off side front top strut mount

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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GY53 OSL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GY53 OSL, 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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GY53 OSL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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