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PE53 VKR

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,165 mi
Last recorded36,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 VKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,476 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,476 miles

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition.

information display giving incorrect information

n/s rear bump stop deteriorated.

o/s rear bump stop missing.

rear coil springs corroded.

vehicle underside generally corroded/poor condition.

Fail 15 Jun 2013 22,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition.

n/s rear bump stop deteriorated.

o/s rear bump stop missing.

o/s rear tyre in poor condition.

rear coil springs corroded.

tyre size 175/65 r 14 82t (budget)

vehicle underside generally corroded/poor condition.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 105,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 105,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,855 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/mirror

Fail 26 Feb 2010 99,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise n/s/mirror

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,712 miles

Steering pump very noisy.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 73,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering pump very noisy.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,845 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,844 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,842 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 30,842 miles

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

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

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

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 VKR 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 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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

PE53 VKR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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