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DA53 SBO

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,317 mi
Last recorded104,317 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 104,317 miles

REAR NO. PLATE DETERIORATING

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2015 93,447 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,940 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 87,144 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 77,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,700 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wear

spare tyre wear

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,798 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 53,792 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,829 miles

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

N/S/R rear tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 45,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/R rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,319 miles

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

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,304 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,635 miles

Off-side front tyre side-wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 11,968 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 SBO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue 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 SBO, 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 SBO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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