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MC53 KGU

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,484 mi
Last recorded66,484 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 KGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,114 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from corroded sump

Fail 24 Jul 2018 52,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from corroded sump

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,636 miles

Advise n/s rear tyre slight deterioration to rubber

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 48,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise n/s rear tyre slight deterioration to rubber

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly rusted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly rusted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,686 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 47,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,668 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 46,174 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,084 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 45,084 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,951 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,979 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,378 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 18,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,634 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 18,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KGU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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