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MJ53 YEL

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,703 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

front subframe getting corroded

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2017 105,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

front subframe getting corroded

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,916 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 92,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,746 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,989 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,392 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,630 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,540 miles

o/s wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,325 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 YEL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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