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PE53 UMV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 UMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,417 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,351 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 67,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs in poor condition

light scratching to o/s screen

n/s mirror repaired with tape but secure

o/s/r outer to inner sill join corroded/starting to seperate?

Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs in poor condition

light scratching to o/s screen

n/s mirror repaired with tape but secure

o/s/r outer to inner sill join corroded/starting to seperate?

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,585 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,078 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,487 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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PE53 UMV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE53 UMV, 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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What year was PE53 UMV registered?

PE53 UMV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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