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NG53 AET

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,040 mi
Last recorded97,040 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,040 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,969 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,875 miles

EML Illuminated

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,875 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

EML Illuminated

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,844 miles

engine management light staying on

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,367 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

nearside rear wheel damaged on inner side

rear exhaust support bracket snapped

tracking may be out

Fail 28 Oct 2008 48,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

nearside rear wheel damaged on inner side

rear exhaust support bracket snapped

tracking may be out

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded in various places.

front brake pads seem low.

nearside rear tyre sidewall is cracking.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 40,309 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded in various places.

front brake pads seem low.

nearside rear tyre sidewall is cracking.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,325 miles

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

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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NG53 AET is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG53 AET, 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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NG53 AET is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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