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DF53 VBY

2004 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,703 mi
Last recorded111,703 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,703 miles

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

Nearside Lower outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,154 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,049 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,056 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 69,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,019 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 57,160 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,160 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 52,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,516 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 47,035 miles

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Fail 8 Jan 2008 46,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,136 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 VBY is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 VBY, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF53 VBY is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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