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OY53 ZCZ

2003 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,304 mi
Last recorded134,304 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ZCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 134,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 146,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 136,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 126,397 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,355 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,687 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight wear in o/s and n/s/ front steering rack arms

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,483 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,483 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,851 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the n/s/f h/lamp is loose

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,652 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 38,652 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

the front brake disc,s are corrroded

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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OY53 ZCZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY53 ZCZ, 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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OY53 ZCZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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