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EK53 NCC

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

15,383 mi
Last recorded15,383 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 15,383 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 15,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 15,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 14,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 14,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 14,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 13,582 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 13,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 13,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 13,110 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 13,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,775 miles

Front both front tyres wearing outside

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,605 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front foglight unit filled with water but still working

spare tyre defective(cut on outer sidewall)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,027 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,719 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 3,739 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 NCC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NCC, 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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EK53 NCC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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