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SB53 EDU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,715 mi
Last recorded90,715 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 90,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,269 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 82,730 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,425 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure but is in a contained box

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure but is in a contained box

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,776 miles

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

eng oil leak at sump

exh front silencer heavily corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,664 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,524 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,484 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,919 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

no spare tyre in car

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,273 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 47,273 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,303 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,642 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,642 miles

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

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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SB53 EDU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB53 EDU, 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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SB53 EDU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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