2003 Citroen C2 1.6L Petrol · AJ53 PMU

The Citroen C2 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 November 2022 at 99,889 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The vehicle cleared its final test cleanly, though the record shows two earlier failures on 19 November 2022 and 20 November 2021, both at marginal mileages of 99,882 and 93,857 respectively, where the tester logged no defects. This pattern indicates administrative or presentation issues at retest rather than worsening mechanical condition. At approximately 23 years old, the car shows 99,889 miles on the clock, equating to a low average of 4,343 miles per year. The gap between the November 2021 test at 93,857 miles and November 2022 at 99,889 miles reflects only 6,032 miles added in twelve months, consistent with light use. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods are plausible. The sparse record, with just four entries and no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions concerns noted, gives little evidence of heavy drivetrain or consumable stress across its life. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record omits any advisory on these and a 2003 hatchback is susceptible to age-related rust on sills and subframes. The clean sheets mean no recurring brake disc, caliper, or suspension bush defects demand targeted review, yet standing time risks seized components. Check tyre sidewall cracking and flat spots from storage, and verify the coil springs and exhaust mounts for deterioration unseen in the tests. Given the two no-defect failures, confirm with the seller what rectification preceded the passes, as DVSA systems sometimes mislink reasons. The low mileage and fault-free outcome support a sound used purchase, provided a pre-sale mechanical check covers items the MOT did not expose.