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AJ53 RCY

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,236 mi
Last recorded115,236 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing the side of coil spring cup

Fail 26 Feb 2021 115,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing the side of coil spring cup

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear bump stop missing and 1 perishing

unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 27 Feb 2020 106,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear bump stop missing and 1 perishing

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,411 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 66,411 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,931 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 58,931 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,483 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,238 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,811 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,020 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 52,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,998 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 49,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,556 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,555 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 RCY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RCY, 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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What year was AJ53 RCY registered?

AJ53 RCY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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