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GY53 SXR

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,345 mi
Last recorded104,345 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 SXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to O/S/R wing

ECU on gearbox insecure

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2012 104,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to O/S/R wing

ECU on gearbox insecure

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,409 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

damage to o/s/r corner of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2010 95,945 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre age cracked

radiator insecure

rear bumper and wing damaged

spare wheel not useable

Fail 10 Dec 2009 85,148 miles

Both front lower arms front bushes starting to crack

Dust cap missing of N/S/R wheel

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front radiator bracket lose

Front slam pannel insecure makeing bonnet hard to shut.

O/S rear cluster has slight movement.

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer skin of back box is corroded

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

Slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar link rod

Spare wheel badly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,148 miles

Both front lower arms front bushes starting to crack

Dust cap missing of N/S/R wheel

Exhaust corroded

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

Front radiator bracket lose

Front slam pannel insecure makeing bonnet hard to shut.

O/S rear cluster has slight movement.

Outer skin of back box is corroded

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

Slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar link rod

Spare wheel badly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,590 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,209 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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GY53 SXR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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