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MW53 NEU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,386 mi
Last recorded84,386 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 NEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet stay stow away catch is broken

nearside wiper location nut cover is missing

offside front fog lamp interior is heavily corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet stay stow away catch is broken

nearside wiper location nut cover is missing

offside front fog lamp interior is heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,162 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,213 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 61,197 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,294 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,301 miles

bonnett sits up on osf

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

coolant level low(topped up to perform test)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,756 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 34,756 miles

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

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

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 NEU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MW53 NEU, 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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MW53 NEU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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