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MT53 MJX

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,964 mi
Last recorded127,964 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 MJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 127,964 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 127,964 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,383 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,400 miles

Exhaust rear box slight blowing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 108,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 102,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Feb 2011 92,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 74,899 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 74,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management warning lamp on

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,035 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,857 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 MJX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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