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NV53 VBB

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,425 mi
Last recorded100,425 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 VBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,148 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,828 miles

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

exhaust temporary repair

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,827 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust temporary repair

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,710 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,709 miles

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

both front lower arm front and rear bushes cracking

steering heavy

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,711 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,407 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on the inner edge

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on the inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,214 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on the inner edge

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on the inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,957 miles

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

slight damage to the nearside front subframe near the lower arm mounting point

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,379 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Fail 21 Nov 2008 25,328 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,296 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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NV53 VBB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 NV53 VBB, 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 VBB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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