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MJ53 HGO

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,956 mi
Last recorded137,956 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 137,956 miles

advise n/s front head lamp mounting in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2014 137,956 miles

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

advise n/s front head lamp mounting in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2013 134,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2013 134,473 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,994 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2012 126,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 122,761 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 105,004 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,331 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 22,614 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 22,614 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)

Advise:Front Disc Pads Very Worn?

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 HGO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc 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 MJ53 HGO, 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 MJ53 HGO registered?

MJ53 HGO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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