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DF53 HBY

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 87,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,116 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 87,113 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,076 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 87,076 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 87,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,076 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 87,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,055 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,049 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pads not in full contact with brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,672 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 86,648 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,010 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 81,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 25 Jan 2013 74,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 74,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 67,413 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,162 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 55,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,413 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 49,411 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,520 miles

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

front discs and pads wearing thin

hand brake travel high

rear wipper split

slight play in os steering arm

Fail 30 Jan 2008 43,520 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs and pads wearing thin

hand brake travel high

rear wipper split

slight play in os steering arm

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,518 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 32,518 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HBY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

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

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