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SL53 VHG

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,239 mi
Last recorded103,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,239 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 97,392 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 12 May 2014 97,392 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 May 2013 89,497 miles

Coolant leak

front discs corroded and n/s pads low

Pass 22 May 2012 78,786 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,482 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTY

REAR AXLE RUSTY

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

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Pass 28 Nov 2009 66,965 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 66,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,781 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 56,767 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,571 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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SL53 VHG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL53 VHG, 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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What year was SL53 VHG registered?

SL53 VHG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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