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NJ53 TWZ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

104,628 mi
Last recorded104,628 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,628 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 104,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 98,006 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 98,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,706 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,181 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,029 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,026 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,179 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

do to washers inop unable to test wipers properly

front wipers split unable to see if clear screen

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate on side walls

rear no plate starting to delaminate

spaire tyre close to limit & deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2009 65,985 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

do to washers inop unable to test wipers properly

front wipers split unable to see if clear screen

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate on side walls

rear no plate starting to delaminate

spaire tyre close to limit & deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,943 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 56,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,550 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 48,550 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,156 miles

nearside outer sill damaged at rear

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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NJ53 TWZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NJ53 TWZ, 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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NJ53 TWZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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