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SM53 ZVB

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,478 mi
Last recorded111,478 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 ZVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 111,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 103,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 99,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,472 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 87,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 May 2011 78,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 78,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front bake discs are excessivley pitted

Fail 17 May 2010 73,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 73,516 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2009 67,376 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 58,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,013 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,013 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SM53 ZVB 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 SM53 ZVB, 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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What year was SM53 ZVB registered?

SM53 ZVB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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