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DF53 FCY

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,715 mi
Last recorded33,715 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,715 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,499 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 32,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear lamp damaged all lights working correctly

nearside repeater damaged but secure and working correctly

sills not fully tested due to plastic covers

Fail 22 Oct 2009 24,289 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear lamp damaged all lights working correctly

nearside repeater damaged but secure and working correctly

sills not fully tested due to plastic covers

Fail 8 Jan 2008 18,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,014 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,964 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 12,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 FCY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF53 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

DF53 FCY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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