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SP53 OJH

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OJH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear cross member damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear cross member damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,799 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,447 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 98,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 91,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 91,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,956 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 87,956 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake cables deteriorating - Feels rough in operation

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,094 miles

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

handbrake cables deteriorating - Feels rough in operation

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,874 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 79,859 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,619 miles

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

moderate wear in o/s steering rack knuckle

rear silencer held up with cableties

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,440 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

parking brake cables sound dry

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2008 59,440 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

parking brake cables sound dry

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,391 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,684 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OJH is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP53 OJH, 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 SP53 OJH registered?

SP53 OJH is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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