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DC53 EVN

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,649 miles

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

Oil leak

tape on offside mirror

Fail 9 Apr 2014 107,645 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Oil leak

tape on offside mirror

Fail 12 Apr 2013 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 100,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,522 miles

advise o/s/f brake disc slightly scored.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 94,414 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Mar 2011 88,889 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,889 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,043 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 84,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,465 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,314 miles

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

advise front redg plate crackrd.

advise n/s/f brake binding slightly when jacked not showing up in RBT.

advise o/s/f spotlamp in-op.

advise unable to check outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 73,314 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

advise front redg plate crackrd.

advise n/s/f brake binding slightly when jacked not showing up in RBT.

advise o/s/f spotlamp in-op.

advise unable to check outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,704 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 68,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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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DC53 EVN is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 DC53 EVN, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC53 EVN registered?

DC53 EVN is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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