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MJ53 LNZ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,481 mi
Last recorded52,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,481 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 52,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF / OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlights milky

Fail 14 Jul 2021 49,545 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headlights milky

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 44,744 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 44,744 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,121 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 41,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 39,646 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,646 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 37,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 37,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,133 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 37,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tailpipe outer skin and mounting bracket corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,766 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2011 28,766 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,876 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre and both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,665 miles

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

screw in n/s front tyre

spare tyre under limit

Fail 11 Jan 2008 23,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

screw in n/s front tyre

spare tyre under limit

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,488 miles

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 LNZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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