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WJ53 OJM

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,822 mi
Last recorded108,822 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 OJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 108,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 101,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,946 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,294 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,294 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,426 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box & pipe rusty and bracket

slight uneven tread o/s/rear tyre & both front tyres close to wear markers

some wear in lower gearbox tie bar bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2012 80,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box & pipe rusty and bracket

slight uneven tread o/s/rear tyre & both front tyres close to wear markers

some wear in lower gearbox tie bar bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,858 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,372 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,777 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,797 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 29,797 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 9 Nov 2006 24,770 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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WJ53 OJM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WJ53 OJM, 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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WJ53 OJM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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