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SP53 MKL

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,764 mi
Last recorded143,764 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 MKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,764 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 143,763 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,864 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 136,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front front discs corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 136,144 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front front discs corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,468 miles

ADVISE KEY FOB

NOTCHI HANDBRAKE FEELING

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

REAR BRAKE BALANCE

Fail 19 Nov 2013 120,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISE KEY FOB

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 109,796 miles

A pillar windscreen trims missing

Bonnet release lever not secured

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

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

Front tyres getting low on inner egdes

N/s outer sill damaged

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

Noise from engine belt area

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight corrossion rear spring mounting component area both sides

Spare wheel carrier not fully secure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 109,796 miles

A pillar windscreen trims missing

Bonnet release lever not secured

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

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

Front tyres getting low on inner egdes

N/s outer sill damaged

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

Noise from engine belt area

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

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

Slight corrossion rear spring mounting component area both sides

Spare wheel carrier not fully secure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

impact damage to nearside outer sill

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Oct 2011 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

impact damage to nearside outer sill

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,243 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,209 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,797 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 42,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,686 miles

Park brake operation feels a bit rough,

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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SP53 MKL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP53 MKL, 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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SP53 MKL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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