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PK53 MGE

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,372 mi
Last recorded103,372 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,372 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,741 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,992 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

only one windscreen washer working but does clear the drives view

outer sills have slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,223 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,223 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s front and rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,826 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,841 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 52,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside (Passenger) wiper blade split

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

Offside (Drivers) wiper blade split

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,728 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside (Passenger) wiper blade split

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

Offside (Drivers) wiper blade split

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2008 28,599 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,941 miles

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

Rear wiperblade not clearing screen/split

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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PK53 MGE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK53 MGE, 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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PK53 MGE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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