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RE53 ZKC

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,825 mi
Last recorded107,825 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ZKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,825 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 107,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,911 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes between axle and caliper

o/s/f coil spring

steering

Fail 19 Sep 2016 102,905 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,061 miles

rear bump stops

Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear bump stops

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,992 miles

2 exhaust mounts rotted off but system supported ok

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

boot wont open from outside

n/s front arch liner insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,992 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

2 exhaust mounts rotted off but system supported ok

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

boot wont open from outside

n/s front arch liner insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,791 miles

Spare tyre tread below 1.6 mm.Inner front brake discs very corroded.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 74,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre tread below 1.6 mm.Inner front brake discs very corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,927 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,927 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 59,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,763 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 52,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,185 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

off side front tyre shoulders running off

Fail 6 Sep 2007 36,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

off side front tyre shoulders running off

strongly advised both front brakes binding on slight

Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,334 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)

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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

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RE53 ZKC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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