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NV53 VAK

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,014 mi
Last recorded69,014 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 VAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

o/s and n/s sills have been repaired

Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,014 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

o/s and n/s sills have been repaired

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

early signs of corrosion to the o/s outer sill and both inner sills

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

early signs of corrosion to both inner and outer sill areas

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,248 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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

o/s rear tyre is down to 1.8 mm tread depth in places

rear silencer is shailing

Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,248 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear tyre is down to 1.8 mm tread depth in places

rear silencer is shailing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

o/s front tyre is worn on both edges

Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

o/s front tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

early signs of corrosion to the o/s outer centre sill area

n/s front tyre is worn on both edges

Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

early signs of corrosion to the o/s outer centre sill area

n/s front tyre is worn on both edges

Fail 5 Sep 2014 58,681 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

early signs of corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,681 miles

early signs of corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,656 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,158 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,570 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to metal pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,890 miles

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

nearside,offside rear bump stops missing

rear number plate slightly deteriated

unable to see front brake pads to inspect

Fail 25 Aug 2010 42,889 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside,offside rear bump stops missing

rear number plate slightly deteriated

unable to see front brake pads to inspect

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,668 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 36,666 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust back box outer sheild corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 28,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,557 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 20,557 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,533 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 18,533 miles

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Outer Front 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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

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NV53 VAK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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