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BJ53 RFY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,943 mi
Last recorded132,943 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 132,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 132,932 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 128,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 127,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 126,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 126,214 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 118,781 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the edge ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 118,770 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the edge ()

Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,846 miles

Engine runs poorly with erratic idle, emmisions high but passed on BET test.

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Offside Rear brake binding

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 111,846 miles

Engine runs poorly with erratic idle, emmisions high but passed on BET test.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 380 bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,079 miles

window screen has damage from wiper blade zone a

Fail 4 Feb 2017 107,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi pipe (3.6.B.1)

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

window screen has damage from wiper blade zone a

Fail 21 Dec 2016 107,064 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose bolt missing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Not locking out (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose Bolt missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Not locking out (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,354 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,747 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 5 Nov 2014 96,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,432 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 85,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,141 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 85,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

gear box leaking oil

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,889 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,472 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,272 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,785 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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 RFY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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