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ST53 MKA

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,154 mi
Last recorded86,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 MKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 82,735 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 82,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 78,971 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,966 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,808 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres got small cracks on outside sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2016 71,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres got small cracks on outside sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 66,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

osr tyre got small cracks round egde

Fail 16 Apr 2014 64,338 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

osr tyre got small cracks round egde

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,524 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,787 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,029 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,102 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 35,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ST53 MKA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 ST53 MKA, 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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ST53 MKA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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