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VE53 MLX

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,885 mi
Last recorded64,885 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,885 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,885 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,226 miles

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,661 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 16 Dec 2009 40,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,629 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2008 30,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,895 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 24,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,641 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 19,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VE53 MLX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VE53 MLX, 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

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What year was VE53 MLX registered?

VE53 MLX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VE53 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 MLX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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