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VE53 MLZ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,085 mi
Last recorded160,085 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 MLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 160,085 miles

Engine Light ON

Oil Leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 160,085 miles

Engine Light ON

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 147,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 130,758 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 130,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 130,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,117 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 114,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,730 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 103,730 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge,, advise tracking check

Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,556 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 84,556 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,220 miles

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

n/s front & n/s rear tyres are worn on outside edge of tread

spare wheel is flat

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,220 miles

n/s front & n/s rear tyres are worn on outside edge of tread

spare wheel is flat

Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,780 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 50,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 MLZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VE53 MLZ, 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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VE53 MLZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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