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MA53 OFO

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,252 mi
Last recorded75,252 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,154 miles

Advise o/s/f outer tyre sidewall showing cords

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 69,154 miles

Advise o/s/f outer tyre sidewall showing cords

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,134 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade incorrect size

slight damage to side wall on offside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2013 65,134 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

drivers wiper blade incorrect size

slight damage to side wall on offside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,614 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,614 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare tyre defective

both front and rear nymber plate wearing but readable

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,501 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 57,501 miles

Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 52,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates slightly fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,772 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates slightly fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,000 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 43,000 miles

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

all brake discs are lipped o/s rear is scored advise replacement

exhaust back box is very badly corroded and leaking slightly

front tyres are worn to 2 and 3mm advise replacement and tracking

n/s indicator repeater bulb is faded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,312 miles

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)

slight play in off side front wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,275 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 25,275 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust back box is corroded

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 OFO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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