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MC53 AXP

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,518 mi
Last recorded94,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,518 miles

EML light on

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 94,518 miles

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

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

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

EML light on

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 85,409 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 85,409 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 78,095 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust damaged

Fail 6 May 2014 78,095 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)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 71,008 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 71,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,655 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,369 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brakes slight bind

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,222 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 61,220 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,357 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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MC53 AXP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AXP, 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 AXP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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