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SY53 TVN

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,712 mi
Last recorded56,712 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 TVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 56,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between middle pipe and back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 53,979 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,811 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 50,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 49,638 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,841 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,841 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

possible head gasket problems

radiator core leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,124 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,366 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 22,246 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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SY53 TVN is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 SY53 TVN, 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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SY53 TVN is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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