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EX53 DHV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,541 mi
Last recorded117,541 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,541 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 117,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 108,610 miles

Covers Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 108,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Covers Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 103,166 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,601 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,601 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,749 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,356 miles

air bag light on

bonnet stay/rod missing

Fail 27 Oct 2012 74,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

bonnet stay/rod missing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,715 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 57,336 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,446 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2009 47,424 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to split

Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,814 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,338 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 27,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

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EX53 DHV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EX53 DHV, 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 EX53 DHV registered?

EX53 DHV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 DHV shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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