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FY53 ZKJ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,574 mi
Last recorded81,574 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ZKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 81,574 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,124 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,811 miles

Front slight imbalance to front brake application (n/s/f caliper lazy)

Rear exhaust mount deteriated-exhaust sufficiently supported

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,811 miles

Front slight imbalance to front brake application (n/s/f caliper lazy)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear exhaust mount deteriated-exhaust sufficiently supported

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 56,325 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 56,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 48,649 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,367 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 44,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,677 miles

off side front inner side brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,807 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 30,967 miles

offside front upper anti-roll bar tie rod gaitor ripped.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,980 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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FY53 ZKJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY53 ZKJ, 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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FY53 ZKJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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