MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres are wearing on inside /cracks in between the tyre tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres are wearing on inside /cracks in between the tyre tread
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre inner tread down
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre inner tread down
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak on engine ()
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (6.3.1d)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side wing mirror housing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)
battery fitted with cover unable to test or view component
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing side wing mirror glass (8.1.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side wing mirror housing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)
battery fitted with cover unable to test or view component
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
rear silencer corroded and weak.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Citroen C2?
Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV53 ZBG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 MV53 ZBG, 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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MV53 ZBG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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