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PJ53 ZYZ

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,136 mi
Last recorded114,136 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 ZYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,136 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 110,190 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,412 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 107,412 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,638 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has play (advise change asap)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,384 miles

advise full brake check

Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise full brake check

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,047 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 91,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 84,304 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 131,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,841 miles

Front brake disc poor condition

Rear indicator faded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,689 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 36,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 9,542 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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PJ53 ZYZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ53 ZYZ, 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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PJ53 ZYZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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