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DF53 OEE

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,568 mi
Last recorded95,568 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OEE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,568 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 85,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

handbrake cables sticking slightly.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,177 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cables sticking slightly.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,708 miles

right hand handbrake cable stiff

Fail 22 Jul 2013 78,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

right hand handbrake cable stiff

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,802 miles

poor dip light patern on both lamps

Fail 4 Jul 2012 75,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,194 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,194 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,405 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 49,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 31,923 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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DF53 OEE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

DF53 OEE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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