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MV53 ZBG

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

61,962 mi
Last recorded61,962 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ZBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,962 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,962 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,387 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,387 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,383 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 55,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,770 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 52,770 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,780 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 17,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,670 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 47,669 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,665 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 47,653 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,496 miles

rear silencer corroded and weak.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,289 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 16,960 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,960 miles

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.

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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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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