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RE53 MFX

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 90,552 miles

car modified for motorsport

Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,419 miles

car modified for competition use

Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,331 miles

vehicle in competition spec so most parts arent as standard

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,916 miles

vehicle in competition spec most parts are not standard

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

car modified for rallying

Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 87,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,432 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,837 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,284 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 28,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

stone chip o/s/f screen

rear silencer box outer skin started corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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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RE53 MFX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE53 MFX, 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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What year was RE53 MFX registered?

RE53 MFX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is RE53 MFX safe to buy?

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