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EO53 BZA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,514 mi
Last recorded118,514 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 118,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 118,514 miles

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

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,068 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery flat

Fail 20 Jul 2018 114,065 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery flat

Fail 23 Aug 2017 113,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both exhaust centre brackets broken off (but still secured at rear)

exhaust heat shield adrift

front brake discs lipped & corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both exhaust centre brackets broken off but rear still secure exhaust heat shield adrift

front brake discs lipped & corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre inner wall - worn??

rear exhaust support brackets corroded away

Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre inner wall - worn??

rear exhaust support brackets corroded away

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,204 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust box mounts corroded but system supported

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n.s.f. coil spring end missing but still located

o.s. wiper blade splitting

o.s.f. tyre has a split , cords not exposed

rear silencer outer skin seperating

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,916 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n.s. handbrake effort low when tested together

n.s.f. coil spring end missing but still located

o.s. wiper blade splitting

o.s.f. tyre has a split , cords not exposed

rear brakes binding slightly

rear silencer outer skin seperating

Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in steering rack track rod(drumstick)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,685 miles

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

slight play in steering rack track rod(drumstick)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,872 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front discs lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,732 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades need att

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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EO53 BZA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EO53 BZA, 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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EO53 BZA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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