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SP53 MJX

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 MJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,083 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,751 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 87,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,218 miles

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

oil leaking from gearbox

Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

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

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine light on

Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,378 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 67,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,032 miles

Nearside wiper torn

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2013 59,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper torn

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,304 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,304 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2011 48,988 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 48,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2010 46,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,509 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,329 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,328 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,767 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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SP53 MJX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SP53 MJX, 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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SP53 MJX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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