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DE53 TNK

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,950 mi
Last recorded53,950 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 TNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,996 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 48,755 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 48,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,382 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 47,382 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

STONE IN OS BRAKE PAD SCORING THE DISC NS FOG LAMP COVER LOOSE

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,412 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,015 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 44,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,564 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,324 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,196 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,054 miles

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

the offside wing mirror has been repaired with tape

the plastic bonnet stay clip under the bonnet is broken

Fail 25 Sep 2008 32,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

the offside wing mirror has been repaired with tape

the plastic bonnet stay clip under the bonnet is broken

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,286 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,112 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 TNK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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