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DA53 JYV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,560 mi
Last recorded72,560 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 JYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,560 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,543 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,019 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,019 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,012 miles

rear discs surface corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2016 57,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,932 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

hand brake lever stiff

Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

hand brake lever stiff

Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

hand brake lever is stiff

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,254 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

hand brake lever is stiff

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,333 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Aug 2012 46,331 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust is starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,448 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

hand brake cables are starting to corrode

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,448 miles

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

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

hand brake cables are starting to corrode

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades are starting to wear

rear brake discs are starting to wear and deteriorate surface rust

rear n/s bump stop missing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Aug 2010 42,456 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r bumpstop missing

o/s droplink has slight play in bottom ball

oil leak from oil pressure switch

rear discs heavily corroded on outer face/pads 2to3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,371 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,745 miles

REAR N/S/ TYRE ON 2MM

Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,045 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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DA53 JYV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA53 JYV, 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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DA53 JYV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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