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MJ53 LNE

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,402 mi
Last recorded86,402 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,402 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,839 miles

Front crossmember has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) At rack ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 81,835 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 81,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,009 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

service brake effort only just met requirments

Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.2.6)

service brake effort only just met requirments

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 78,897 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2013 76,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 72,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/f tie bar boot worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,895 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 65,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers side front headlight is slightly loose

engine managment light is on indicating a fault

engine oil level is low

Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,541 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 49,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,310 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 26 Apr 2007 41,013 miles

front brake discs showing wear

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,509 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 31,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 LNE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LNE, 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 LNE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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