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ST53 DXV

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,752 mi
Last recorded180,752 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 180,752 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 180,632 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 169,147 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 163,042 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

number plate lights dim but still iluminating the number plate

suspect power steering fault ?

Fail 13 Nov 2014 163,042 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

dampness on the n/s/r brake back plate but would appear to have had new wheel cylinders fitted [ dampness from a previous leak ? ]

front and rear brakes slightly out of ballance

number plate lights dim but still iluminating the number plate

suspect power steering fault ?

Pass 22 Oct 2013 155,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 149,952 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 144,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 124,903 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 124,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 114,211 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 114,211 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 88,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,199 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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ST53 DXV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST53 DXV, 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 ST53 DXV registered?

ST53 DXV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is ST53 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 DXV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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