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DE53 ZHM

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,096 mi
Last recorded50,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 46,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,990 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 44,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2020 41,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 36,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 34,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 31,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,328 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,035 miles

rear tyres age cracking.

Pass 7 May 2013 22,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 20,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,579 miles

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

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cut in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 11,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,070 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 7,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,154 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 ZHM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHM, 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 DE53 ZHM registered?

DE53 ZHM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 ZHM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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