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SB53 SFF

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,307 mi
Last recorded37,307 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no.plate is cracked.

nearside front and offside front tyres are showing signs of cracking.

nearside front wishbone, front bush is starting to split.

nearside rear bump stop is missing.

rear no.plate is marked.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no.plate is cracked.

nearside front and offside front tyres are showing signs of cracking.

nearside front wishbone, front bush is starting to split.

nearside rear bump stop is missing.

offside beam aim was not tested.

rear no.plate is marked.

tracking check is required.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to nearside of car.

front no.plate is cracked.

rear no.plate is marked.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 32,563 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to nearside of car.

front no.plate is cracked.

rear no.plate is marked.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,207 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 29,207 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,116 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 24,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,869 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 May 2008 17,869 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,988 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 11,988 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 SFF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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