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SA53 BTX

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 BTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 74,420 miles

Front Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,961 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,654 miles

Handbrake application feels like cables dry?

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe/ flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,980 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,962 miles

Offside front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,952 miles

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,644 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,589 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,140 miles

front drop links worn/ side repeaters light coloured/ no plates discoloured/ wiper blade condition poor

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,788 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Oct 2008 39,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,993 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 36,993 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,956 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 BTX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BTX, 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 BTX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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