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MJ53 RYU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 RYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,715 miles

both top shock mounts worn

exhaust corroded /slight blow

front brake discs worn/corroded

handbrake notchy

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,715 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded /slight blow

front brake discs worn/corroded

handbrake notchy

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,730 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

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

Front bumper insecure

N/S wiper blade judders

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

Spare tyre illegal

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front bumper insecure

N/S wiper blade judders

Air bag warning lamp on

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

O/S/F fog light broke. N/S/F fog light poor condition.

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

Spare tyre illegal

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 44,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,280 miles

Malfunction warning light on @ time of test

Nearside front corner impact damage

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Nov 2010 39,280 miles

Malfunction warning light on @ time of test

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

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

Nearside front corner impact damage

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 29,143 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 14,235 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,759 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,486 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)

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 RYU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 RYU, 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 RYU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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