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VE53 JZL

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 JZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 81,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 76,570 miles

o/s/f headlamp assembly cover cracked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 43,500 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,671 miles

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

O/S door damaged.

O/S headlight reflector is damaged.

rear wiper blade is worn!

SPARE WHEEL BADLY DAMAGED! DO NOT USE!

Fail 15 Nov 2006 40,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside head light reflector damaged

rear wiper torn

spare wheel damaged

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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VE53 JZL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE53 JZL, 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 VE53 JZL registered?

VE53 JZL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 JZL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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