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PY53 GCK

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,175 mi
Last recorded72,175 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 GCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 72,175 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 72,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,242 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 70,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

cooling fan not working

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,137 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 70,134 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,367 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,367 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,732 miles

engine cooling fan not wor king

Fail 3 Aug 2016 67,732 miles

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

engine cooling fan not wor king

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,692 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 66,058 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 66,058 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 50,944 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 50,934 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

ADVISORY RADIATOR LEAKING AT LOWER HOSE

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,840 miles

advise no door mirror glass fitted to n/s

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,137 miles

advise heavy corrosion rear exhaust silencer [not leaking]

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,541 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 20,501 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,501 miles

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

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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PY53 GCK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY53 GCK, 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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PY53 GCK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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