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SA53 BSY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,049 mi
Last recorded53,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 BSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,049 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 53,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak at front flange and rear box joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible no plate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,261 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 40,223 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,216 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 28,216 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 23,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,011 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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SA53 BSY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA53 BSY, 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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SA53 BSY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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