CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD53 DSX

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,927 mi
Last recorded137,927 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 137,927 miles

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

both registration plate lamps dull

Pass 21 Sep 2015 131,747 miles

Injector seal leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2015 131,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector seal leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 125,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,367 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 108,302 miles

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

front n/s & o/s brake discs worn (Only a small part of disc in contact with disc pad)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,966 miles

both ffont discs corroded

both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,271 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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD53 DSX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD53 DSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD53 DSX?

You can check the full history of FD53 DSX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD53 DSX registered?

FD53 DSX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FD53 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 DSX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD53 DSX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD53 DSX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.