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SA53 WJY

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,559 mi
Last recorded87,559 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 WJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 87,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe connecting silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,732 miles

Offside Rear service brake, advised slightly low recorded reading /passes efficiency test.(Advised to check).

Fail 9 Mar 2018 73,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken. (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing. (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear service brake, advised slightly low recorded reading /passes efficiency test.(Advised to check).

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting/cracking

Offside Front tyre splitting/cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting/cracking

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,226 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,231 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear exhaust leaking slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,231 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre condition slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre consition slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,865 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,145 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,363 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 WJY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc 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 WJY, 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 WJY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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