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DY57 LCW

2007 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,032 mi
Last recorded124,032 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C256,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 LCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 124,032 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 124,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,627 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 8 Feb 2021 123,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to front sub frame

Fail 11 Feb 2020 118,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front outer sill

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

surface corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,757 miles

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

corrosion to underfloor components

nearside rear spring lower rubber seat missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2019 113,756 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underfloor components

nearside rear spring lower rubber seat missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 108,251 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 98,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 98,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,602 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,797 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,474 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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DY57 LCW is a 2007 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,920 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 DY57 LCW, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY57 LCW registered?

DY57 LCW is a 2007 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is DY57 LCW safe to buy?

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