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MW53 JZU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,210 mi
Last recorded48,210 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 JZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,210 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,868 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,864 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,520 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 44,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,051 miles

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

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

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

nearside body damage

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,315 miles

nearside body damage

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,315 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside body damage

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,299 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,638 miles

1) tyres 195 45 16 2) nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,811 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,641 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,295 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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MW53 JZU 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 64.7%.

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 MW53 JZU, 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 MW53 JZU registered?

MW53 JZU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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