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MC53 ECE

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,581 mi
Last recorded88,581 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,581 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,581 miles

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,251 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 67,606 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

rear brake discs corroded

rear n/s tyre worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 May 2012 67,604 miles

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

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

rear brake discs corroded

rear n/s tyre worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 May 2011 60,083 miles

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

rear brake discs are starting to to waer and deteriorate

rear n/sand both front tyres are starting to wear

Fail 27 May 2011 60,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs are starting to to waer and deteriorate

rear n/sand both front tyres are starting to wear

Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,216 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 43,709 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,709 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,294 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 40,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 ECE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MC53 ECE, 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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What year was MC53 ECE registered?

MC53 ECE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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