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DY53 KOU

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

80,793 mi
Last recorded80,793 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,793 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,151 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,882 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear section joint is blowing (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer has noisy baffles

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,529 miles

exhaust corroded, slight leak

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 10 Sep 2015 60,529 miles

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

exhaust corroded, slight leak

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,678 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,627 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

o/s/r tyre worn close 2mm

Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

o/s/r tyre worn close 2mm

Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,502 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 20 Sep 2011 43,502 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,214 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R bumpstops missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 38,214 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R and N/S/R bumpstops missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,187 miles

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

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

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

hand brake is near end of travel

Fail 19 Sep 2009 30,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

hand brake is near end of travel

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,446 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 21,446 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 13,950 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 1 Sep 2007 13,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,565 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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DY53 KOU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DY53 KOU, 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 DY53 KOU registered?

DY53 KOU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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