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SK53 UEC

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,536 mi
Last recorded86,536 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 UEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 86,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,775 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 65,771 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 58,167 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,474 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 49,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,586 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 38,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,214 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 23,214 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (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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SK53 UEC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SK53 UEC, 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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SK53 UEC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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