MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,998 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded rear bracket broke
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)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear wiper blade split
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
both rear tyres wearing low 3mm
covers fitted to outer sills
spare wheel missing
covers fitted to outer sills
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VU53 AOA registered?
VU53 AOA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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