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MW53 VPA

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,387 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,745 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 83,745 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 818,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 818,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2014 73,899 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,815 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 55,396 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,826 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,826 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,808 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2007 21,808 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MW53 VPA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW53 VPA, 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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MW53 VPA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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