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PN53 FWD

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,311 mi
Last recorded109,311 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 FWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,311 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn inner edge

rear exhaust coroding

Fail 7 Aug 2017 109,311 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn inner edge

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,595 miles

Front Both sides discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short link & flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 105,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear( middle & rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both sides discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short link & flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,959 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 81,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2010 72,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,789 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 65,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,940 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,728 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 57,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,223 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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PN53 FWD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PN53 FWD, 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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PN53 FWD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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