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DE53 BNA

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,000 mi
Last recorded127,000 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BNA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,000 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system & mounts corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 104,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,961 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front tyre close to bars

off side rear tyre cracking in tread line

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,651 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 78,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,637 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,637 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,762 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,430 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 42,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008
Fail 23 May 2008 34,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 27,738 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 27,735 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 20,292 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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DE53 BNA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE53 BNA, 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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DE53 BNA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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