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DE53 WCR

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,894 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,458 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 114,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,966 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 111,965 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 108,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,973 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades splitting

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,839 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,450 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,186 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,511 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 37,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,363 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 WCR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DE53 WCR, 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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What year was DE53 WCR registered?

DE53 WCR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 WCR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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