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FY53 CZM

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

125,729 mi
Last recorded125,729 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 CZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 125,729 miles

n/s/r tyre as cracks on inside of wall

Fail 12 Aug 2015 125,729 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre as cracks on inside of wall

Pass 1 Oct 2014 124,110 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view to the rear

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front macpherson struts, upper support bearings are rough in operation

Engine coolant below minimum level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 121,215 miles

Auxillary drive belt has damage.

Both rear bump stops missing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear light cluster has damage, but not showing white light to the rear.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,118 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 26 Sep 2012 110,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 98,100 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT DISCS INNER FACE POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,679 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,676 miles

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

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED

Pass 20 Sep 2008 67,643 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 67,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,850 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,085 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,955 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet stay clip broken

both rear bump stops missing

offside front tyre cut in sidewall not down to cords

rear wiper split and smearing

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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FY53 CZM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FY53 CZM, 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 FY53 CZM registered?

FY53 CZM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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