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DE53 ZTY

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,814 miles

flush out washer bottle and replace front wiper blades

service rear brakes and handbrake

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,411 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,871 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 76,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion front discs

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,895 miles

wear too front discs...front pads low

Fail 22 Oct 2009 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

wear too front discs...front pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,361 miles

corrosion rear box...n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,477 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,518 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 37,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 ZTY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

DE53 ZTY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is DE53 ZTY safe to buy?

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