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DV53 CVO

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,025 mi
Last recorded105,025 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,025 miles

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Mar 2019 105,025 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust is pumping out water and is filling are machine up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,428 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 98,377 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,664 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,997 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,921 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,559 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 82,559 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,141 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,914 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 73,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,283 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,848 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,889 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 31,074 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,074 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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DV53 CVO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DV53 CVO, 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 CVO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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