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HN53 DCF

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,541 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,388 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 87,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 84,513 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 78,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 78,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 64,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,603 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,507 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,380 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 49,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,309 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,939 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 15,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HN53 DCF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HN53 DCF, 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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HN53 DCF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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