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DK53 GFV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,020 mi
Last recorded80,020 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,987 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,755 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 64,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,043 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,809 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 56,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 56,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,861 miles

Both front brake discs has slight wear and slight corrosion

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Middle exhaust silencer to rear pipe joint has slight leak of exhaust gases

N/S front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Slight blue tint on dipped beam,both front headlamps

Fail 31 Oct 2009 45,861 miles

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

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

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

Both front brake discs has slight wear and slight corrosion

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Middle exhaust silencer to rear pipe joint has slight leak of exhaust gases

N/S front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Slight blue tint on dipped beam,both front headlamps

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint covers split but no play detected advise replace ASAP

offside rear brakes binding

Fail 22 Apr 2009 38,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint covers split but no play detected advise replace ASAP

offside rear brakes binding

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,916 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn irregular possible early stages of casing distortion advise monitor closely or replace

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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DK53 GFV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK53 GFV, 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 DK53 GFV registered?

DK53 GFV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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