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ML53 UME

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,477 mi
Last recorded69,477 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UME
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,477 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,696 miles

front tyres perished and cracked wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2019 54,219 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,219 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,074 miles

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

slight corrosion exhaust rear box

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,912 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 38,481 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 36,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,017 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 33,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 29,913 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,010 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 26,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 22,942 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,942 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,108 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 19,108 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 15,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,553 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,798 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 11,798 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UME is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UME, 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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What year was ML53 UME registered?

ML53 UME is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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