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WR53 UNJ

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,923 miles

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Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to mid pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear section of exhaust is corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 81,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to mid pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear section of exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,036 miles

rear suspension bump-stops missing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,490 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 69,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to assess front wheel bearing condition due to brakes binding

Pass 29 Dec 2012 61,207 miles

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

osf brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2012 61,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf brake binding slightly

osr brakes have slight bind

Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,590 miles

very slight bind on offside front and both rear brakes

Fail 30 Dec 2011 53,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

very slight bind on offside front and both rear brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,837 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 29 Dec 2010 45,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,020 miles

rear cross-member damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2009 36,020 miles

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

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

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

rear cross-member damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,991 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,076 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 20,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,410 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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WR53 UNJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver 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 WR53 UNJ, 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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WR53 UNJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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