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DE53 ZGA

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,244 mi
Last recorded89,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,244 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,224 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sil area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded

both rear suspension bump stops missing

sump leaking (corroded)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 83,422 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded

both rear suspension bump stops missing

sump leaking (corroded)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,198 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adquately supported

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,348 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,442 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,175 miles

sump badly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

sump badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,572 miles

front discs poor condition

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,773 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,018 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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DE53 ZGA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE53 ZGA, 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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DE53 ZGA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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