MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
park brake excessive travel
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
park brake excessive travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
reverse lights inop
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
reverse lights inop
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)
service due indicator illuminated. oil level slightly too high
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater incorrect colour wing repeaters white x2 (1.4.A.2f)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort n/s .nil effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear park brake cables chaffed on corroded. do not appear to retract fully
service due indicator illuminated. oil level slightly too high
exhaust back box corroded
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust back box corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened peaced (3.6.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis /floors /sillbacks (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to suspention mounts
exaust coroded
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake excessively fluctuating o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened peaced (3.6.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis /floors /sillbacks (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to suspention mounts
exaust coroded
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front screen blades split
cut n/s/f tyre sidewall
exhaust rusting
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO53 COA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 SO53 COA, 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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SO53 COA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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