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EK53 ZXR

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,294 mi
Last recorded140,294 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 140,294 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 140,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,134 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 128,566 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 128,566 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint nearside & Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,942 miles

nsr bump stop deterioated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 118,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nsr bump stop deterioated

Pass 26 Oct 2013 108,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

offside front suspension top moumt noisy on turns

Fail 26 Oct 2013 108,750 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

offside front suspension top moumt noisy on turns

Fail 15 Oct 2012 91,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer slightly corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

offside front suspension top mount noisy on turns

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer slightly corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

offside front suspension top mount noisy on turns

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front suspension top mount noisy on turns

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,094 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly low

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,918 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,634 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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EK53 ZXR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK53 ZXR, 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 EK53 ZXR registered?

EK53 ZXR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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