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ML53 UGD

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 116,879 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine oil level low

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 116,879 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine oil level low

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,472 miles

Front pads obscured by trims

Nearside Front outer repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring corroded

corrosion on rear inner sills

front and rear suspensions corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2019 112,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front pads obscured by trims

Nearside Front outer repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring corroded

corrosion on rear inner sills

front and rear suspensions corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear springs corroded

suspensions corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 108,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear springs corroded

suspensions corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 106,987 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2017 106,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users relocated bulb securing clip (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,547 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to inspect adult belt.

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,848 miles

Front passenger air bag switched off.

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front passenger air bag switched off.

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,785 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fron brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 91,091 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,591 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,574 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 19,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ML53 UGD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ML53 UGD, 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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ML53 UGD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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