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NA53 TCJ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 TCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,526 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 87,524 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,511 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot handle corroded but still usable

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 78,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,247 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,537 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 73,335 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,549 miles

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

both rear suspension rebound rubbers broken?

offside & nearside front tyre walls showing surface cracks ?

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills .

Fail 2 Nov 2009 38,546 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both rear suspension rebound rubbers broken?

offside & nearside front tyre walls showing surface cracks ?

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills .

Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,425 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2007 25,411 miles

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

all wiperblades in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,484 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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NA53 TCJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NA53 TCJ, 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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NA53 TCJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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