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CX53 ZYC

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,518 mi
Last recorded43,518 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ZYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,031 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear no.plate delaminated

Fail 22 Sep 2020 36,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear no.plate delaminated

Pass 7 Oct 2019 30,286 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 22,782 miles

All 4 flexi brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Front subframe corroded

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Knock from offside steering when rocked

Nearside rear indicator discoloured

Radiator corroded at the bottom

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear no. Plate delaminated

Fail 4 Oct 2018 22,782 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 flexi brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Front subframe corroded

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Knock from offside steering when rocked

Nearside rear indicator discoloured

Radiator corroded at the bottom

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear no. Plate delaminated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 15,912 miles

coolant leak, heater pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,774 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 14,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 14,463 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 12,287 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 12,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,733 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 9,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 7,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,069 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 4,695 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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CX53 ZYC is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 CX53 ZYC, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX53 ZYC is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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