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NG53 BYU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,779 mi
Last recorded70,779 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,779 miles

Nearside Front upper suspension bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front upper suspension bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,779 miles

Nearside Front upper suspension bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front upper suspension bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 30 Jul 2016 67,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 52,182 miles

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)

Coolant level is low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded

N/S/F tyre is perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2012 44,202 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 44,202 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 34,644 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,424 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 27,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,511 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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NG53 BYU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BYU, 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 BYU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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