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Citroën C2

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,398 cc

L55 DATMOT history

L55 DAT is a black diesel Citroën C2 first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
95,986 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 DAT was last recorded at 95,986 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 3,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,503 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,483 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,986 miles
  • 2022 – 92,503 miles
  • 2021 – 85,467 miles
  • 2020 – 84,589 miles
  • 2019 – 81,576 miles
  • 2018 – 79,245 miles
  • 2017 – 76,542 miles
  • 2016 – 75,543 miles
  • 2015 – 73,724 miles
  • 2014 – 71,876 miles
  • 2013 – 70,199 miles
  • 2012 – 67,431 miles
  • 2011 – 65,363 miles
  • 2010 – 62,333 miles
  • 2009 – 60,063 miles
  • 2008 – 52,283 miles
  • 2007 – 39,564 miles
  • 2006 – 26,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,986 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,986 miles (+3,483)14 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    501929694344
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,503 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,503 miles
    Test number
    508563569872
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail92,503 miles (+7,036)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,503 miles
    Test number
    104542785811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass85,467 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    522640078165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail85,467 miles (+878)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    244190382995
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass84,589 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,589 miles
    Test number
    259201462898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail84,584 miles (+3,008)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,584 miles
    Test number
    404465271003
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,576 miles (+2,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,576 miles
    Test number
    289358328026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,245 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,245 miles
    Test number
    870742255105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,542 miles
    Test number
    149994916956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers heavily corroded

  11. Fail76,542 miles (+999)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,542 miles
    Test number
    729628896171
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers heavily corroded

  12. Pass75,543 miles (+1,819)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    623238524962
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing

  13. Pass73,724 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,724 miles
    Test number
    522339440886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass71,876 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,876 miles
    Test number
    546849734316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail71,812 miles (+1,613)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,812 miles
    Test number
    245200534304
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre inner wall cracking

  16. Pass70,199 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,199 miles
    Test number
    686843633308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,431 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,431 miles
    Test number
    925838532391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,363 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,363 miles
    Test number
    409120851468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,333 miles
    Test number
    644486330349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,333 miles (+2,270)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,333 miles
    Test number
    690436830340
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass60,063 miles (+7,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,063 miles
    Test number
    732881949335
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,283 miles (+12,719)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,283 miles
    Test number
    211435648390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,564 miles
    Test number
    683230347358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,564 miles (+12,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,564 miles
    Test number
    861500047326
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  25. Pass26,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,917 miles
    Test number
    722148836380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 DAT

Does L55 DAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 DAT expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 DAT?
The MOT on L55 DAT expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 DAT done?
L55 DAT was recorded at 95,986 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has L55 DAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DAT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 DAT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L55 DAT find?
L55 DAT failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 14 more.

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