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FL53 ZVP

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,640 mi
Last recorded127,640 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,640 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 127,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sil (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,493 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 112,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,610 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

alternator belt age cracking

engine oil level below maximum mark

front grill damaged

front to back brake pipe clip broken

nearside rear tyre age cracking

play in steering rack pinion can fell slight knock through steering wheel and road wheels

Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

alternator belt age cracking

engine oil level below maximum mark

front grill damaged

front to back brake pipe clip broken

nearside rear tyre age cracking

play in steering rack pinion can fell slight knock through steering wheel and road wheels

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,023 miles

SIGNS OF WATER LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

SIGNS OF WATER LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,472 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,120 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 43,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,742 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 ZVP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL53 ZVP, 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 ZVP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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