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RG53 EFP

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,930 mi
Last recorded92,930 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

rear exhaust deteriating

underside chassis and floor corroding

wiper blade sweep poor

Fail 22 Mar 2019 92,930 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

rear exhaust deteriating

underside chassis and floor corroding

wiper blade sweep poor

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,435 miles

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

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

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

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

movement on offside front seat back

offside front inner wing loose

Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

movement on offside front seat back

offside front inner wing loose

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyre side walls damaged

slight movement on offside front seat back

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,368 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 72,221 miles

Drivers seat back has slight movement

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s/r bumper iron has slight damage

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

Rear Bumper crossmember damaged

Rear bumper has slight damage but is secure

Rear exhaust bracket broken but is secure with metal wire

Pass 13 May 2010 72,221 miles

Drivers seat back has slight movement

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

O/s/r bumper iron has slight damage

Rear Bumper crossmember damaged

Rear bumper has slight damage but is secure

Rear exhaust bracket broken but is secure with metal wire

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,876 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 45,806 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

hand brake stiff inoperation

Pass 12 May 2007 37,015 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 30,917 miles

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

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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RG53 EFP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RG53 EFP, 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 RG53 EFP registered?

RG53 EFP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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