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FL53 ZVO

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on side wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has minor play starting

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight dampness

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Rear chassis rails rusty above coil spring upper fixings

both head light lens discoloured

inner sills rusty under car

Fail 13 Aug 2019 88,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing on side wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has minor play starting

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight dampness

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Rear chassis rails rusty above coil spring upper fixings

both head light lens discoloured

inner sills rusty under car

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,427 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces - early replacement required

Offside Front tyre side wall perished and cracked - worn on edges

Offside Rear indicator pale

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Rear exhaust close to spare wheel carrier system

both inner sills rusty

rusty on both rear outer brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 28 Aug 2018 84,427 miles

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

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

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces - early replacement required

Offside Front tyre side wall perished and cracked - worn on edges

Offside Rear indicator pale

Rear exhaust close to spare wheel carrier system

both inner sills rusty

rusty on both rear outer brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer & o/s/r inner pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded both inner faces (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket cracked/rusting away

n/s/ inner wheel rim buckled

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Aug 2017 84,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer & o/s/r inner pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded both inner faces (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket cracked/rusting away

n/s/ inner wheel rim buckled

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 65,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 557,132 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,151 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 41,151 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,253 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 33,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,949 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,902 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 ZVO 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 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 FL53 ZVO, 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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FL53 ZVO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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