2003 Citroen C2 1.1L Petrol · ML53 AEA
2003 Citroen C2 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 72,436 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C2
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML53 AEA Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 72,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML53 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C2 (ML53 AEA) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
ML53 AEA Mileage History
- 14/09/20064,266 mi
- 15/09/20078,626 mi+4,360 mi
- 10/02/200913,641 mi+5,015 mi
- 09/02/201017,257 mi+3,616 mi
- 09/02/201017,257 mi
- 07/02/201121,824 mi+4,567 mi
- 22/02/201228,993 mi+7,169 mi
- 19/02/201335,451 mi+6,458 mi
- 19/02/201440,499 mi+5,048 mi
- 23/02/201545,014 mi+4,515 mi
- 17/02/201648,950 mi+3,936 mi
- 17/02/201648,950 mi
- 13/02/201752,741 mi+3,791 mi
- 13/02/201752,742 mi+1 mi
- 15/02/201855,961 mi+3,219 mi
- 22/02/201959,243 mi+3,282 mi
- 22/02/201959,243 mi
- 21/02/202062,833 mi+3,590 mi
- 24/02/202062,833 mi
- 28/01/202163,029 mi+196 mi
- 22/02/202266,881 mi+3,852 mi
- 01/02/202368,386 mi+1,505 mi
- 02/02/202368,386 mi
- 28/02/202469,430 mi+1,044 mi
- 29/02/202469,430 mi
- 14/02/202572,365 mi+2,935 mi
- 09/02/202672,434 mi+69 mi
- 09/02/202672,436 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,513 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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