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SO53 CMU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,481 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

drivers door check strap broken

nearside front tyre slightly cracked on tread and slightly worn inner edge

rear silencer hanger adrift but still supported

Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,013 miles

nearside front suspension coil spring very close to inner wing when jacked up

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside front suspension coil spring very close to inner wing when jacked up

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,949 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,585 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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SO53 CMU 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 84.6%.

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 SO53 CMU, 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 SO53 CMU registered?

SO53 CMU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SO53 CMU safe to buy?

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