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VX53 WAJ

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,077 mi
Last recorded97,077 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,077 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,258 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 87,256 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear sills both marked with chalk (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,207 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,721 miles

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 82,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

front shockers week

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,754 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,903 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,903 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 59,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

anti roll bar link dust cover split

bonnet holder broken

Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,098 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,010 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,620 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 37,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,830 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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VX53 WAJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX53 WAJ, 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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VX53 WAJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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