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DF53 APX

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,566 mi
Last recorded68,566 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 APX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,128 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear box strap broken, rear box still supported

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner face

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear box strap broken, rear box still supported

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner face

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,514 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,330 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and also perished

Fail 5 Apr 2012 38,330 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and also perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,991 miles

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre sidewall worn

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 34,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre sidewall worn

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,169 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE DETERIOATED

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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DF53 APX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF53 APX, 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 DF53 APX registered?

DF53 APX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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