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SP53 OPD

2003 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,556 mi
Last recorded108,556 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,556 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 108,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 104,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

corrosion to rear cross member

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2015 104,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

corrosion to rear cross member

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,246 miles

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

rear exhaust and support in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear exhaust and support in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,987 miles

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge but has no cords exposed

rear exhaust box and strap in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,424 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 81,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,548 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 72,529 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 65,317 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,079 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 55,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,991 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 OPD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPD, 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 OPD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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