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DE53 ZHA

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine vacuum leak

Fail 2 Feb 2017 80,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken and offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine vacuum leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,617 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2011 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,765 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 34,765 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,181 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded [not blowing]

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

front brake pads low

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 29 Jun 2009 30,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded [not blowing]

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

front brake pads low

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in o/s/r tyre wall [not to cords]

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

slight corrosion on front discs

slight distortion on o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,152 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 ZHA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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