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SM53 JSY

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,856 mi
Last recorded68,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,643 miles

"Service due" light on

Corrosion to underbody/floor sections

Damage to n/s of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminated (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2020 62,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

"Service due" light on

Corrosion to underbody/floor sections

Damage to n/s of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminated (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,286 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 May 2018 56,308 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Damage to n/s/r bodywork

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 2 May 2018 56,308 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Damage to n/s/r bodywork

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 55,093 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres aged and perished n/s/f cuts in tread outer

corrosion on exhaust system

stone chips in screen

Fail 11 May 2017 55,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres aged and perished n/s/f cuts in tread outer

corrosion on exhaust system

stone chips in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,142 miles

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Cut to n/s/f tyre

Damage to n/s/r bodywork

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

General corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to nearsdie bodywork.

general corrosion on exhaust system.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,388 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated.

offside front tyre soft.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,388 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated.

offside front tyre soft.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,247 miles

rear exhaust slightly detiorated

rear exhaust strap slightly detiorated

Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back box tatty

Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,164 miles

back box corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2012 41,154 miles

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

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

back box corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,130 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,181 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,351 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 34,246 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,841 miles

advise rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2007 28,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,368 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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SM53 JSY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM53 JSY, 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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SM53 JSY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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