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RF53 BZL

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,907 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR BOTH BUMP STOP MISSING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,794 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 75,409 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 75,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,393 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

near side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

off side rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded and detatched.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,728 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 44,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearsde front tyre outer side wall cut

nearside front tyre will need replacing soon

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 14 Aug 2010 44,005 miles

nearsde front tyre outer side wall cut

nearside front tyre will need replacing soon

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,219 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,248 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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RF53 BZL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RF53 BZL, 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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RF53 BZL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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