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KC53 PSO

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,324 mi
Last recorded90,324 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 PSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 90,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,041 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 83,974 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,288 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 81,269 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,829 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,819 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Oct 2012 69,509 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,395 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 52,395 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,389 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,366 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,054 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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KC53 PSO 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 KC53 PSO, 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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KC53 PSO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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