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DE53 ZTH

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,286 mi
Last recorded95,286 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZTH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 95,286 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 95,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,830 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 77,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 66,713 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 66,713 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear blade u/s

Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,162 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 52,162 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,797 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 33,280 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZTH is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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