MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due to exhaust separating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mtg corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
BOTH REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X 3 CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.57 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Centre exhaust pipe corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front disc's corroded
corrosion on exhaust
cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion on exhaust
cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre
slight tear at edge of n/s/f wiper
nearside front bumper mount damaged
rear service brake imbalance considered to be getting high for type 37% recorded
nearside front bumper slight damage
offside anti roll bar drop link top ball joint boot adrift
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front bumper slight damage
offside anti roll bar drop link top ball joint boot adrift
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
ST53 EFM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 ST53 EFM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ST53 EFM?
You can check the full history of ST53 EFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ST53 EFM registered?
ST53 EFM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 October 2003.
Is ST53 EFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST53 EFM shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ST53 EFM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST53 EFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.