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RF53 TZL

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,691 mi
Last recorded151,691 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 151,691 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2015 151,685 miles

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

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 124,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,350 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 120,349 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 117,102 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 104,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,223 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 97,223 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,496 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2008 84,496 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,037 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 55,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TZL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF53 TZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF53 TZL registered?

RF53 TZL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for RF53 TZL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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