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DA53 BZB

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,564 mi
Last recorded39,564 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 39,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 just legal 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

hand brake travel adjustment required

Pass 18 Nov 2024 35,323 miles

Parking brake travel high.

Pass 12 May 2017 34,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,692 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 33,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,088 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,955 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14, n/s front tyre approx 10% worn & has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,rear tyres as new,o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted.

metal rimmed spare wheel tyre worn close to legal limit,front brake discs edges a bit scaly,front brake pads approx 10% worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

service brake efficiency 67%, parking brake efficiency 25%, rear brakes adjust,rear silencer box outer cover rusty and splitting.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,758 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14, n/s front tyre approx 10% worn,rear tyres approx 10% worn,o/s front tyre approx 1/2 worn,metal rimmed spare wheel tyre close to legal limit.

n/s front tyre has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,o/s front tyre has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

service brake efficiency 64%,parking brake efficiency 27%, front brake pads approx 10% worn,rear silencer box outer box cover rusty & splitting.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,721 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,rear tyres & o/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted, spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn

front brake pads approx 10% worn, no towbar fitted at time of test, rear silencer box outer casing cover rusty and splitting (not blowing)

service brake efficiency 62%, parking brake efficiency 23%

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,230 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,rear tyres & n/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,o/s front tyre approx 20% worn & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted.

metal spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,rear silencer-outer casing cover corroding & splitting,exhaust system rusty in places.

service brake efficiency 63%, parking brake efficiency 25%, rear brakes adjust.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,500 miles

exhaust system a bit rusty in places,rear silencer box outer cover corroding & splitting,service brake efficiency 57%,parking brake efficiency 24%

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,rear tyres & n/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,o/s front tyre approx 10% & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,steel spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,737 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14,front tyres approx 1/2 worn,o/s rear tyre nearly new & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn.

front tyres & n/s rear tyre have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,spare wheel tyre nearly new,rear silencer box outer cover corroding & splitting slightly

service brake efficiency 61%, parking brake efficiency 27%, front brake pads approx 25% worn.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,017 miles
Fail 29 May 2008

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,374 miles

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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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DA53 BZB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA53 BZB, 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 DA53 BZB registered?

DA53 BZB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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