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OV53RYJ
2003 CITROEN C2
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration OV53RYJ
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C2
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,396 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,136 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- nearside and offside rear inner sills are staring to corrode
- nearside and offside outer sills are starting to corrode
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- nearside and offside rear inner sills are staring to corrode
- nearside and offside outer sills are starting to corrode
- Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,620 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under car surface CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak + exhaust box joint leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under car surface CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,244 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,929 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,929 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,812 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,837 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018 1 Jul 202626 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,655 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,890 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,517 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,859 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,835 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 1 Jul 20263 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,669 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,511 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 1 Jul 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,503 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,405 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,972 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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OV53RYJ was registered on 2003-11-18
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