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SY53 TVV

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,850 mi
Last recorded88,850 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 TVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,706 miles

N/S steering rack end has slight play

N/S/R tyre cracked

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 87,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S steering rack end has slight play

N/S/R tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,655 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust system leaking slightly

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2012 71,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust system leaking slightly

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,569 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs seriously corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs seriously corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,897 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,897 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,266 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,860 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 47,852 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,852 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,256 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 32,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 32,591 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 TVV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

SY53 TVV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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