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PJ53 HTU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,350 mi
Last recorded80,350 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 80,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,909 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 76,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 74,981 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 69,344 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted & offside showing signs of binding (ok at test)

Fail 13 May 2016 69,339 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted & offside showing signs of binding (ok at test)

Pass 26 May 2015 65,446 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2014 61,350 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 61,350 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 56,388 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 56,349 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,677 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 48,677 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,651 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 39,614 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded. both rear tyres mis-shaped

Pass 27 May 2010 31,865 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,701 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,988 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,380 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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PJ53 HTU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,560 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PJ53 HTU, 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 HTU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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