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PK53 OCX

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 OCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,457 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Crack to windscreen outside of zone A but not materially affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,457 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Crack to windscreen outside of zone A but not materially affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,975 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,765 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 68,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,335 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 60,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,180 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,180 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,561 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,108 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 47,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,513 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,022 miles

both front tyres feathering outer edges

rear exhaust box getting corroded

some defomity nearside rear tyre casing

some play nearside track rod end

Fail 27 Nov 2006 20,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,309 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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PK53 OCX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PK53 OCX, 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 PK53 OCX registered?

PK53 OCX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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