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RB53 DCB

2003 Citroen C2

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,600 mi
Last recorded60,600 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB53 DCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and have a slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 55,941 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,399 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,399 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,238 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,404 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,905 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,088 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,352 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,392 miles

stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 10,787 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,688 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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RB53 DCB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RB53 DCB, 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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RB53 DCB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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