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MC53 ASO

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 ASO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,064 miles

both front wish bone bushes perished slightly

front brake discs corroded

slight engine and gear box oil leak

slight play on n/s steering rack arm joints

Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front wish bone bushes perished slightly

front brake discs corroded

slight engine and gear box oil leak

slight play on n/s steering rack arm joints

Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all rim buckeled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,614 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 99,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,578 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,666 miles

damage to body work and boot panel

exhaust corroded and slight leak

n s r tyre worn low and nail in tread

oil leak

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 95,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

damage to body work and boot panel

exhaust corroded and slight leak

n s r tyre worn low and nail in tread

oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,805 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 89,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,326 miles

damage to n/s/r 1/4 panel

Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to n/s/r 1/4 panel

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 75,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,528 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 35,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 44,595 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,718 miles

non-standard exhaust fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2006 29,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engen light on

no center silencer on exhaust sistem

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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MC53 ASO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MC53 ASO, 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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MC53 ASO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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