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SB53 FRF

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,542 mi
Last recorded116,542 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 116,542 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 116,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 112,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 107,545 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 107,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 101,575 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 101,575 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 96,099 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 96,099 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 68,255 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,914 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 58,914 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,249 miles

n/s + o/s front brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,249 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s + o/s front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,975 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,975 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 35,486 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,705 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 23,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FRF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue 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 SB53 FRF, 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 FRF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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