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MT53 AYB

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,537 mi
Last recorded41,537 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,219 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 40,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 38,668 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,164 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 37,164 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,655 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,323 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 31,323 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,078 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,454 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 24,454 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,219 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 21,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 19,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,640 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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MT53 AYB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MT53 AYB, 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 MT53 AYB registered?

MT53 AYB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for MT53 AYB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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