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MT53 BZX

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,582 mi
Last recorded81,582 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 BZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,361 miles

Rear Both tyres distorted

Rear bumper damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 65,360 miles

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

Rear Both tyres distorted

Rear bumper damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 56,062 miles

Bearing noise from vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2014 56,062 miles

Bearing noise from vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 48,320 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,359 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,151 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on tread and deteriorating on sidewalls.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,934 miles

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 5 Aug 2009 29,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,192 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front wipers slight split

Fail 30 Jul 2008 26,192 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

both front wipers slight split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,663 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,166 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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MT53 BZX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT53 BZX, 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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MT53 BZX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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