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DN53 UOD

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,643 mi
Last recorded86,643 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,882 miles

Both rear light lense broken but not showing white light at present

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Both rear tyres on legal limits and snow tyres fitted to the Undriven axle ? 185/60/14 82T M+S

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil Leak From Engine

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Red Brake warning lamp on

Fail 5 Jan 2015 73,882 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Both rear light lense broken but not showing white light at present

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Both rear tyres on legal limits and snow tyres fitted to the Undriven axle ? 185/60/14 82T M+S

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil Leak From Engine

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Red Brake warning lamp on

Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,865 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)

backbox outer casing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 59,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

backbox outer casing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,987 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 38,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,281 miles

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

front no.plate loose

n/s/r indicator almost white light

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,649 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

exhaust rear box beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,719 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded [not blowing]

rear tyre treads getting low [3mm][

Fail 9 Jan 2009 24,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded [not blowing]

rear tyre treads getting low [3mm][

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,006 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

long hand-brake lever travel

Fail 5 Jan 2007 16,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,767 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 UOD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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