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DV53 LHG

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 82,547 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 76,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 71,652 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 64,865 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 58,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 58,021 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 50,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,931 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Nov 2012 48,931 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,927 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear exhaust box and bracket deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,669 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Nov 2009 36,106 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,463 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 LHG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHG, 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 DV53 LHG registered?

DV53 LHG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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