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MM53 DCX

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,393 mi
Last recorded108,393 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 DCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,393 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,113 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2016 96,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,112 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,996 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,478 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limit

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,089 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,145 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2011 36,145 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,762 miles

Slight play in near side front link rod

Fail 20 Sep 2010 21,752 miles

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

Slight play in near side front link rod

Pass 3 Sep 2009 9,394 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,640 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 5,984 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 3,939 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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MM53 DCX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MM53 DCX, 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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MM53 DCX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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