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BJ53 BUW

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,359 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine lower stabilizer bush worn

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre walls slightly damaged

o/s door check strap missing

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Reg plate lamp dim

Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Reg plate lamp dim

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bottom engine mount worn but no excessive movement

front brake discs badly corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bottom engine mount worn but no excessive movement

front brake discs badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracked . but not showing ply or cord

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracked . but not showing ply or cord

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 74,639 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both tyres have uneven wear this may cause excessive road noise

rear wiper perished

Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both tyres have uneven wear this may cause excessive road noise

rear wiper perished

Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,503 miles

windscreen has minor areas of damage inside and outside zone A

Fail 7 Sep 2013 71,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

windscreen has minor areas of damage inside and outside zone A

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,577 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,698 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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns wipersplit but still clears screen

rear brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns wipersplit but still clears screen

rear brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,456 miles

Handbrake cable stiff in operation

Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,456 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake cable stiff in operation

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,311 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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BJ53 BUW is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 BJ53 BUW, 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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BJ53 BUW is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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