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AJ53 PMU

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres showing signs of undulation

Fail 19 Nov 2022 99,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres showing signs of undulation

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,857 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 93,857 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,323 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,174 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 76,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,578 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 73,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,393 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,350 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,745 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 7 Jan 2012 56,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside wiper blade split at ends

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,799 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 48,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,991 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 PMU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ53 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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