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DE53 WCO

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,903 mi
Last recorded102,903 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,903 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 96,816 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 91,716 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 91,714 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both front lamps (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,145 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 87,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 81,174 miles

Both headlamps loose, check fixings

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 81,174 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamps loose, check fixings

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 76,241 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

headlight brackets broken but secure

Pass 11 May 2013 70,147 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 70,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 66,001 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 65,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 59,079 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,201 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 54,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 1,321 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 WCO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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