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BG53 ZXU

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,694 mi
Last recorded115,694 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,978 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,388 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 89,670 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 89,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,458 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded

pitting to front discs

Fail 21 Apr 2011 74,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front exhaust mount corroded

pitting to front discs

Pass 27 May 2010 68,303 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 68,303 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,030 miles

exhaust rear heavily corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 55,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 39,189 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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BG53 ZXU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 ZXU, 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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BG53 ZXU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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