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FY53 DDN

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,368 mi
Last recorded104,368 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 DDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,724 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Electrical wiring insecure above brake pedel (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,358 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 91,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,542 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,968 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 68,968 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,230 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,878 miles

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

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

advise small tear in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2010 57,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advise small tear in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,577 miles

uneven wear on front tyres.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,444 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 50,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,147 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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FY53 DDN is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY53 DDN, 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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FY53 DDN is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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