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NV53 GXY

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 GXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 86,551 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 86,522 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working trailer plug (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both in trailer plug (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Please Note very Slight Stiffness To Steering But All Time

Fail 11 Nov 2016 78,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorret Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorret Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Please Note very Slight Stiffness To Steering But All Time

Fail 31 May 2016 78,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED-VEHICLE MAY/MAY NOT PASS AFTER EXHAUST REPAIRS

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

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)

SLIGHT SCREEN DAMAGE IN ZONE *B* SWEPT AREA

SLIGHT STAINS ON BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 23 May 2015 71,258 miles

front discs in very poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,354 miles

damage to body work

exhaust corroded

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2014 64,354 miles

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

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

damage to body work

exhaust corroded

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 18 May 2012 54,084 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 48,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are in poor condtion ( scored and lipped )

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 48,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are in poor condtion ( scored and lipped )

n/s mirror is cracked

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,652 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 39,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,863 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 31,863 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,739 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 19,561 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,561 miles

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

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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NV53 GXY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NV53 GXY, 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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NV53 GXY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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