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NC53 EEM

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,067 mi
Last recorded94,067 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 EEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,268 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,789 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 80,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2014 76,615 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Exhaust heatshield slight insecure.

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 70,554 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,970 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 67,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake discs inner face corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2010 64,533 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,045 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,941 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,291 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 29,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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NC53 EEM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NC53 EEM, 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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NC53 EEM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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