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EJ53 VUY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,135 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

osf tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,718 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,911 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 91,911 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,376 miles

nearside front fog light glass broken

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,786 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 66,719 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,256 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,245 miles

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

cut nearside front tyre outer wall not to cords

wipers in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,013 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 VUY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

EJ53 VUY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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