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NU53 GVC

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,054 mi
Last recorded93,054 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,303 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing nosiy

Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Complete sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Complete sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,997 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 85,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 72,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,069 miles

pads & shoes slight worn-slight dampness wheel cylinders - advise new rear bearing lock nuts & hub covers

Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,036 miles

front tyres close to limit

handbrake travel

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

parking brake close to reserved travel

Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,839 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

parking brake close to reserved travel

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 44,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,528 miles

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

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

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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NU53 GVC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU53 GVC, 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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NU53 GVC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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