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FL53 ZVK

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,951 mi
Last recorded83,951 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 83,951 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 83,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 59,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,854 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,891 miles

back box held up with a jubley clip

Fail 25 Sep 2014 46,890 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

back box held up with a jubley clip

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box outer casing corroed and hanger repaired at time off test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Service indicator light on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,208 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Service indicator light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,334 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 39,208 miles

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

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear unable to inspect belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,376 miles

front brake pads possibly low. unable to fully observe

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,560 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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FL53 ZVK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FL53 ZVK, 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 FL53 ZVK registered?

FL53 ZVK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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