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MW53 OXN

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,540 mi
Last recorded62,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 62,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 61,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 61,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

o/s/r & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,928 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 60,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n/s/r & o/s/r (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,332 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,151 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 50,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,088 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 48,088 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,875 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,981 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,821 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 39,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,214 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,209 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,868 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 OXN is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW53 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

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

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