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AJ53 MTX

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,261 mi
Last recorded81,261 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamps loose but still secure

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

nearside wiper blade poor

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside rear light lense has hole in it not showing white light

wiper blades poor advise replacing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside rear light lense has hole in it not showing white light

wiper blades poor advise replacing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,369 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,018 miles

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

both headlamps are loose

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,018 miles

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

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

both headlamps are loose

Pass 20 May 2011 49,642 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,539 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 40,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 40,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,755 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,752 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 15,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,857 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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AJ53 MTX 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 63.2%.

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 AJ53 MTX, 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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AJ53 MTX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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