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RY53 SRU

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

64,273 mi
Last recorded64,273 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,676 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 61,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also failure of structure and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 61,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also failure of structure and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,038 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,038 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,190 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,190 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,105 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to the outer sidewall of the offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to the outer sidewall of the offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,030 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,065 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 38,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,891 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,891 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,008 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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RY53 SRU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RY53 SRU, 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 RY53 SRU registered?

RY53 SRU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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