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HJ53 MZG

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 MZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 80,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obvious accident damage to body panel / panels, no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 80,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obvious accident damage to body panel / panels, no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corrosion to wheel arch

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,039 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 61,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,274 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 52,273 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,340 miles

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

back box exhaust strap corroded away, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,379 miles

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

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

Nearside rear lamp cluster lens cracked.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Oct 2013 32,882 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre bold on outer edge.

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)

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Sep 2012 29,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,349 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,460 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. O/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.(Tyre side wall slightly perished). Legal limit 1.6 mm!

various light accident damage to vehicle body.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,779 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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HJ53 MZG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ53 MZG, 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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HJ53 MZG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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