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AO53 TCJ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,795 mi
Last recorded115,795 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 115,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 115,792 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

service brake 51%

Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,737 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 104,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,919 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,919 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2015
Fail 9 Apr 2015

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,320 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edge and perished

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low and perish

Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edge and perished

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low and perish

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,214 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,052 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,368 miles

n/s rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge

o/s n/s front brake discs worn/rusty on inside faces

o/s n/s rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,360 miles

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

n/s rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge

o/s n/s front brake discs worn/rusty on inside faces

o/s n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,018 miles

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

n/s front wheel slight buckle

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s front wiper noisy in operation

Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,830 miles

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

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

n/s front wheel slight buckle

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s front wiper noisy in operation

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,018 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 22,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,213 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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AO53 TCJ 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 60.9%.

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 AO53 TCJ, 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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AO53 TCJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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