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ST53 RXA

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,868 mi
Last recorded93,868 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 RXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,868 miles

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

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

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,422 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 90,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 86,376 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 73,627 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,627 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,005 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

spare tyre is flat and not repairable

Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,556 miles

discs corroded on edges

n/s repeter slighty white

n/s strut platform damaged

rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear wiper torn

Fail 9 Dec 2008 53,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box corroded

discs corroded on edges

n/s repeter slighty white

n/s strut platform damaged

rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,565 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall no ply or cord exsposed.

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,687 miles

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

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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ST53 RXA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST53 RXA, 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 ST53 RXA registered?

ST53 RXA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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