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DV53 AXJ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,978 miles

Front Outer tyre walls slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Outer tyre walls slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,270 miles

hand.brake 18

sill cover fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2015 70,270 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,126 miles

accident damage to offside front wing and rear quarter pannel

both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

brake discs corroded all round

handbrake feels corse when being applied

Fail 8 Oct 2013 62,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

accident damage to offside front wing and rear quarter pannel

both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

brake discs corroded all round

handbrake feels corse when being applied

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,548 miles

hand brake stiff when applied

Fail 24 Oct 2012 57,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand brake stiff when applied

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,854 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,789 miles

EXHAUST MODYFIED

FRONF INDICATORS WORN IN COLOUR

N/S FRONT RIM AND TYRE WORN

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

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

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

SERVICE LIGHT SHOWING

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 52,789 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

EXHAUST MODYFIED

FRONF INDICATORS WORN IN COLOUR

N/S FRONT RIM AND TYRE WORN

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

SERVICE LIGHT SHOWING

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DV53 AXJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV53 AXJ, 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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DV53 AXJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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