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DA53 OTW

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,117 mi
Last recorded87,117 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,117 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 76,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,337 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 75,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 64,843 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,649 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,949 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 30,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in N/S Front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 8,292 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 OTW is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA53 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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