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EJ53 ECF

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ECF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,843 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 128,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,922 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 113,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 101,031 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,977 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,935 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,060 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 53,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,776 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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EJ53 ECF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ53 ECF, 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 EJ53 ECF registered?

EJ53 ECF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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