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DY53 LVJ

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,229 mi
Last recorded70,229 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 LVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,115 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,677 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,089 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,700 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,257 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 20,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 14,181 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 LVJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DY53 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

DY53 LVJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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