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MJ53 UEH

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,940 mi
Last recorded11,940 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 11,940 miles

advise underside undersealed

Fail 5 May 2015 119,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise underside undersealed

Pass 6 May 2014 113,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 113,801 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise all brake pipes greased

advise nsf tyre tread cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 106,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 77,830 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 77,829 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2009 71,467 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 71,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,866 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 UEH is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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