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SC53 DTO

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,282 mi
Last recorded21,282 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,282 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 21,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,076 miles

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

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

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 DTO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTO, 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 SC53 DTO registered?

SC53 DTO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SC53 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 DTO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC53 DTO have outstanding finance?

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