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DF53 VSE

2004 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,112 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,944 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 92,876 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,282 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,101 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,068 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,632 miles

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

front discs scored and corroding

rear springs slightly corroded

slight oil on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,305 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,680 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 1 Feb 2007 11,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,902 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 VSE is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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