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MT53 BAA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 BAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,779 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,779 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction reversing camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,869 miles

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

noise from fan

Fail 23 Mar 2018 61,869 miles

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

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

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

noise from fan

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,277 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,328 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,328 miles

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

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

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

nearside front outer tyre tread worn

Pass 27 Oct 2012 47,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,304 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,392 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 BAA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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