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OY53 AVB

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,069 mi
Last recorded117,069 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 AVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,069 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Aug 2015 117,069 miles

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Sep 2014 114,432 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

nearside rear wing and bumper damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2012 107,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn thin

near side front inner plastic wheel arch loose/damage

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front plastic undertray and wheel arch damaged and loose

Fail 31 Aug 2010 80,603 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front plastic undertray and wheel arch damaged and loose

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,241 miles

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

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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OY53 AVB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY53 AVB, 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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OY53 AVB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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