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DN53 CEK

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,401 mi
Last recorded77,401 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 CEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,401 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

brake pedal worn through on edges

front brake discs slightly warped

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

brake pedal worn through on edges

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 30 Jan 2011 65,655 miles

front brake disc worn n/s and o/s

Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc worn n/s and o/s

front pipe exhaust bracket broken off[new front pipe and cat]

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,633 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

high pitch whine from nearside rear wheel (not bearing wear)

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Nov 2008 47,243 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,116 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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DN53 CEK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN53 CEK, 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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DN53 CEK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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