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SY53 PNX

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 PNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front side mirror missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,457 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot lid at release button badly corroded

both rear tyres cracking

coolant on minimum level

Fail 30 Jan 2013 73,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot lid at release button badly corroded

both rear tyres cracking

coolant on minimum level

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,398 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

front wiper linkage requires adjustment

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,787 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,302 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 50,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,868 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 37,868 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY53 PNX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 SY53 PNX, 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 SY53 PNX registered?

SY53 PNX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is SY53 PNX safe to buy?

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