MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH REAR SERIVCE BRAKES JUST MET LEGAL REQUIREMENT
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
No oil showing on dipstick!Oil added prior to mot test.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Spare tyre defective Cord exposed at split. ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall.Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
No oil showing on dipstick!Oil added prior to mot test.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective Cord exposed at split. ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f tyre getting low
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s/f wheel bearing noisy
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s/f wheel bearing noisy
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs pitted
n/s rear tyre deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs pitted
n/s rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
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AM53 BZS is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 AM53 BZS, 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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AM53 BZS is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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