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DY53 SZE

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,595 mi
Last recorded135,595 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 135,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,203 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,324 miles

damage to rear panel behind rear bumper

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

n/s/r tyre approaching 2mm wear limit,wearing unevenly and has a small nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper worn

slight misting of oil around o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 2 Dec 2014 113,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to rear panel behind rear bumper

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

n/s/r tyre approaching 2mm wear limit,wearing unevenly and has a small nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

oil leak on engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper worn

slight misting of oil around o/s/r shock absorber

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,394 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 107,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

RADATOR LEAKING

SUSPECT WRONG TYPE OF SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FITTED OFF SIDE FRONT

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,949 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch stiff

exhaust rear box corroded not blowing

front brakes slightly imbalanced @ 21%

offside front coil spring slightly mishapen not sitting central to strut

offside rear brake pipe from hose slightly mishapen

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch stiff

exhaust rear box corroded not blowing

offside front coil spring slightly mishapen not sitting central to strut

offside rear brake pipe from hose slightly mishapen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,981 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

Fail 24 Nov 2011 94,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,790 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 86,790 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 86,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2009 76,995 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,298 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 68,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,490 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 65,490 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SZE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SZE, 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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DY53 SZE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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