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DC53 NRV

2004 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,212 mi
Last recorded129,212 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 NRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 129,212 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 14 Nov 2020 129,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 Mar 2019 127,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing thinner than other front brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low on 2mm and inner side walls splitting. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 111,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing thinner than other front brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low on 2mm and inner side walls splitting. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,051 miles

front brake discs are deteriated

front brake imbalance evident of 25%. recommend inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2016 100,720 miles

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

front brake discs are deteriated

front brake imbalance evident of 25%. recommend inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,989 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 72,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,120 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Mar 2011 59,325 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 59,316 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,336 miles

exhaust tail section corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2008 35,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,181 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,917 miles

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

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

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 NRV is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DC53 NRV, 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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DC53 NRV is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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