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EF53 AEZ

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,660 mi
Last recorded86,660 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 AEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all sill is corroded front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 78,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 68,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,693 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2017 60,693 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,455 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,032 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,420 miles

all tyres worn between 2-3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,986 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,799 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 16,799 miles

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

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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EF53 AEZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EF53 AEZ, 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 EF53 AEZ registered?

EF53 AEZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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