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NC53 PYL

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,040 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 113,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LINK (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL BY (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL BY (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,115 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fouling body of vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2015 108,095 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fouling body of vehicle

power stearing belt deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 102,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,267 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,886 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 89,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,895 miles

nearside steering rack end has slight movement

Fail 6 Aug 2010 65,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,560 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,668 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,642 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 29,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,392 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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NC53 PYL 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 61.1%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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