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DC53 OBJ

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,100 mi
Last recorded115,100 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 108,270 miles

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

general rust/corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 9 Dec 2015 108,270 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 areas require welding (2.4.G.1)

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

general rust/corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,406 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,064 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f noisey wheel bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 90,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f noisey wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,206 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 5 Mar 2011 62,142 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

no reverse lamps

Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,893 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

no reverse lamps

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,269 miles

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

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,209 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 OBJ is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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