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MJ53 UFC

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,054 mi
Last recorded85,054 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 85,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,687 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,151 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 78,687 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 75,810 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,635 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,855 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 52,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Nov 2008 45,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,107 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to wheel arch trim, but only when car is on hoist

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 UFC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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