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SD53 JGZ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 JGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Latch defective (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades worn

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Slight play at inner track rod

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 80,535 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 80,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 68,589 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 61,104 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,464 miles

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

Sump Corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,821 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 46,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 34,756 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,336 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 19,682 miles

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

nearside front tyre has deep cut on tread surface

rear brake service required

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,267 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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SD53 JGZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD53 JGZ, 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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SD53 JGZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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