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CW53 HZP

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,621 mi
Last recorded133,621 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside floor/outer sill showing signs of corrosion,sills covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2021 130,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside floor/outer sill showing signs of corrosion,sills covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,986 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 124,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,537 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 99,449 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 99,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 96,184 miles

oil leak sump pan corroded

oil low

Fail 12 May 2016 96,021 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

oil leak sump pan corroded

oil low

Pass 28 May 2015 91,461 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise rear chassis / body corrosion

advise under vehicle suspension components corrosion

Fail 14 May 2015 91,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise rear chassis / body corrosion

advise under vehicle suspension components corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 87,105 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 83,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 79,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,994 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,991 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,917 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,917 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,603 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 62,603 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,667 miles

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

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

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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CW53 HZP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CW53 HZP, 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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CW53 HZP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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