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CX53 ZNL

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

67,576 mi
Last recorded67,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ZNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,576 miles

o/s/n/s rear tyres outer wall scuffed.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 70,696 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/n/s rear tyres outer wall scuffed.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 64,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 64,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 60,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 60,284 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 56,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,080 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,113 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 50,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,217 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 46,190 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,577 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CX53 ZNL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CX53 ZNL, 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 CX53 ZNL registered?

CX53 ZNL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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