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MJ53 FFE

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,650 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 78,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,945 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,397 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 70,397 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,762 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,581 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,576 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 61,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,963 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,276 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 49,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,770 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F TYRE IS DISTORTED. OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE. N/S/R/ OUTER TYRE WALL IS DAMAGED.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,053 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 11,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MJ53 FFE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MJ53 FFE, 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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MJ53 FFE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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