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MJ53 ZRN

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,591 mi
Last recorded138,591 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,591 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,301 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal ant slip provision slightly worn

front fog lights not working

items removed from view prior to test

o/s/f headlamp slight movement

unable to see brake pad condition

Fail 22 Oct 2015 129,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear at clamp (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal ant slip provision slightly worn

front fog lights not working

items removed from view prior to test

o/s/f headlamp slight movement

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,315 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s/r brake slight bind

parts of body and wings scratched

Fail 6 Nov 2014 121,315 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s/r brake slight bind

parts of body and wings scratched

Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,240 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet cable pull lever loose

clutch pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

o/s door and body slightly damaged

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 24 Oct 2013 115,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet cable pull lever loose

clutch pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

o/s door and body slightly damaged

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,833 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 108,821 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 108,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s/f wheel,has damage on the inside rim.

o/s/f tyre is on the limit 175/65/14/v

Fail 5 Oct 2011 97,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s/f wheel,has damage on the inside rim.

o/s/f tyre is on the limit 175/65/14/v

Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,087 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2009 67,669 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 67,669 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,622 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,953 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,745 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 ZRN is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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