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SP53 ZCE

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,210 mi
Last recorded89,210 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 89,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 75,648 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,119 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

sump porous

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,432 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,101 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,851 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,572 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 6,403 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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SP53 ZCE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP53 ZCE, 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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SP53 ZCE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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