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MJ53 HGX

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,086 mi
Last recorded127,086 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 127,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 120,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear chassis have surface corrosion

slight nearside inner steering rack joint play

Fail 23 Nov 2013 120,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear chassis have surface corrosion

slight nearside inner steering rack joint play

Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,493 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 112,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 97,774 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 97,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,347 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 81,585 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,868 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 48,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,158 miles

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

rear no plate slightly deterioated but readable

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 HGX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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