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MA53 OFE

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,148 mi
Last recorded106,148 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,148 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked & scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts have slight movement

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 103,471 miles

both rear bump stops missing.

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. inner wing panel fouling suspension.

o/s. mirror damaged.

windscreen marked.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 103,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear bump stops missing.

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. inner wing panel fouling suspension.

o/s. mirror damaged.

windscreen marked.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,547 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing.

windscreen marked.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

both rear bump stops missing.

n/s/f. inner wing panel fouling anti-roll-bar link rod.

o/s/f. wiper blade split.

windscreen marked.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 94,612 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 94,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 79,326 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers deteriating

Fail 2 May 2014 79,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers deteriating

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,906 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,906 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,273 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,375 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,150 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 27,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,899 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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MA53 OFE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA53 OFE, 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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MA53 OFE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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