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BG53 ZZC

2003 Citroen C2

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,538 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,102 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,434 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,434 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,712 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,749 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,722 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,871 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,160 miles

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

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,434 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS/CHILD SEAT FITTED

both rear tyres worn close to the weaR INDICATORS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,363 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,847 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 ZZC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZZC, 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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What year was BG53 ZZC registered?

BG53 ZZC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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