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SG53 SKJ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 SKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 155,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 153,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 153,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,462 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 148,462 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 142,391 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,391 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking PIPE TO FLEXY HOSE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 121,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 110,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,788 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,795 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 83,795 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,611 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 58,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,987 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 49,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,904 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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SG53 SKJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 SG53 SKJ, 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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SG53 SKJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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