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SP53 OMW

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,260 mi
Last recorded69,260 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,590 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,450 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,497 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,497 miles

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

nearside rear tyre small cracks on wall

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,020 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,016 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,407 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Aug 2010 51,407 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 50,697 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,983 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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SP53 OMW is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OMW, 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 OMW is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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