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SC53 DKY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 109,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,015 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,013 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,283 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 93,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN...

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,887 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 74,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,614 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 65,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,642 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,636 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,636 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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SC53 DKY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC53 DKY, 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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SC53 DKY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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