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SP53 ZCF

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

31,135 mi
Last recorded31,135 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 31,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear inner and outer floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear inner and outer floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle has corrosion underside on all suspension components and chassis

Pass 8 Aug 2023 30,774 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump Pouris (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer and inner sills have surface corrosion underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 30,774 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump Pouris (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both outer and inner sills have surface corrosion underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 30,407 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sump corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 30,388 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sump corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,901 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 29,901 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2020 29,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 29,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 28,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,640 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 26,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 25,650 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 25,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,543 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 24,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 23,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,506 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,506 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 21,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,375 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,988 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,228 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED BADLY

Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,242 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 ZCF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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