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VU53 AOA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,998 mi
Last recorded79,998 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

split in o/s front tyre outer side wall ( no cords visible at time of test)

Fail 31 May 2018 79,986 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to bad misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

split in o/s front tyre outer side wall ( no cords visible at time of test)

Fail 9 May 2018 79,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has a misfire

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,546 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 70,786 miles

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

exhaust corroded rear bracket broke

Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,516 miles

Exhaust backbox outer deteriorating and clamp broken but still supported

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 56,953 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 46,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,799 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,400 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 43,400 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

engine warning light on

o/s wiper blade split

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,539 miles

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ecu insecure[mountings broken]

f/n/s brake disc worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,077 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2008 33,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,770 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

covers fitted to outer sills

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,125 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

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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VU53 AOA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU53 AOA, 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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VU53 AOA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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