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DA53 OTY

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,570 mi
Last recorded146,570 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 146,570 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

all tyres on 3mm

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2017 136,947 miles

Front exhaust joint some corrosion

Nearside Front outer sill some corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,740 miles

corrosion on exhaust centre section

Fail 17 Nov 2016 134,730 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on exhaust centre section

Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,346 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 131,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 125,627 miles

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

both sides rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,653 miles

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

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

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 119,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 119,088 miles

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

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,235 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 106,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 89,068 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,491 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,491 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,398 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake service rear noisey bonnett release insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,958 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 OTY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 OTY, 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 OTY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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