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GY53 MZP

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,054 miles

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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,989 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 75,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 68,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system excessively rough Both NS & OS top suspension mounts very noisy and rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS top bearings rough and noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both the offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly smooth on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,116 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly smooth on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,572 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,547 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,142 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer shoulder

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 43,047 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,489 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,075 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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GY53 MZP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GY53 MZP, 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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GY53 MZP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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