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RK53 VCG

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,645 mi
Last recorded58,645 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 58,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 57,794 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm & worn on outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 57,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm & worn on outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 56,971 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint gaiters slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 56,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter damaged (strong advise) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 55,036 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 55,022 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,557 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 51,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 57,322 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer outer casing insecure also blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 45,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 39,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,758 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

back exhaust box corroded

n/s/r tyre worn outer o/s/r tyre worn inner n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

rear service brake performance low

Fail 23 Oct 2017 34,744 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175-65-14 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

back exhaust box corroded

n/s/r tyre worn outer o/s/r tyre worn inner n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

rear service brake performance low

Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,969 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 30,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 29,478 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,562 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,928 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,592 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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RK53 VCG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RK53 VCG, 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 RK53 VCG registered?

RK53 VCG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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