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RE53 ZJZ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,155 mi
Last recorded91,155 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ZJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,155 miles

Nearside front foglamp damaged

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 91,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust front pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front foglamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,520 miles

o/s rear outer sill soft

Fail 10 Sep 2019 82,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear outer sill soft

Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 76,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,689 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,689 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,127 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,696 miles

exhaust sounds noisy

overheats

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,359 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,983 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,628 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,620 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,975 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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RE53 ZJZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE53 ZJZ, 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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RE53 ZJZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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