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PJ53 BJV

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,344 mi
Last recorded142,344 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 BJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 142,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both / inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,830 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both / also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 139,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both / inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly split (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both / also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,581 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 13,481 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 132,108 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Nov 2015 132,108 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2014 129,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 129,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,518 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 119,783 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 119,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 110,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,778 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 99,778 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,719 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 71,719 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,353 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 61,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,252 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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

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PJ53 BJV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PJ53 BJV, 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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PJ53 BJV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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