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EK53 MKU

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,925 mi
Last recorded52,925 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,925 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,576 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,357 miles

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,170 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 16,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,861 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres are perished/cracked.

exhaust shows corrosion.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,155 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 26,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,872 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,872 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,872 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,391 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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EK53 MKU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK53 MKU, 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 EK53 MKU registered?

EK53 MKU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EK53 MKU safe to buy?

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