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RJ53 HMC

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,510 mi
Last recorded129,510 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 HMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 129,510 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

Fail 4 Nov 2017 129,510 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 122,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 115,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has perished

o/s/r tyre has nail

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has perished

o/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,931 miles

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

rear silencer damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,380 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs show sighs of wear

Pass 24 Dec 2010 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs show sighs of wear

Pass 5 Dec 2009 65,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,899 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 43,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,955 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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RJ53 HMC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RJ53 HMC, 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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RJ53 HMC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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