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DF53 OEP

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 69,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 68,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,092 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2017 57,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres heavely perished

engine oil leaks

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,874 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 47,299 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 42,014 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 13 Dec 2012 39,108 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,264 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on side walls

slight side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,587 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 33,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 30,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,929 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,950 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,166 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 OEP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEP, 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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DF53 OEP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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