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FL53 ZVV

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

103,265 mi
Last recorded103,265 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2018 103,264 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,189 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,187 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion Near side front sill area undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

coil spring corroded Near side rear & off side front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 98,121 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Off side front sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Rear (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

coil spring corroded Near side rear & off side front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,507 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 92,507 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 86,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side sill damaged

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

Rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 15 Nov 2013 79,206 miles

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

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

Exhaust mount to gear box broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side sill damaged

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

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,120 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items hung from rear view mirror

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side sill damaged

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn out

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,297 miles

Offside door check strap broken

Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside door check strap broken

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,203 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 51,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

drivers door check strap u/s

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,181 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,495 miles

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

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

plastic wheel arches and trims on offside and nearside front catching suspension and tyres due to trim broken,cable tied trims out of suspensions way

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,495 miles

plastic wheel arches and trims on offside and nearside front catching suspension and tyres due to trim broken,cable tied trims out of suspensions way

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,144 miles

Both front wiperblades starting to split

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

O/S/R Bumpstop mising

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

Rear numberplate is delaminating

Fail 1 Nov 2007 29,132 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiperblades starting to split

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

O/S/R Bumpstop mising

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

Rear numberplate is delaminating

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,587 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 ZVV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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