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HN53 DCZ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,032 mi
Last recorded61,032 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 61,032 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 55,299 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 55,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear TYRE CUT

Pass 5 May 2017 51,957 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 49,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn and cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre very deep cracking in tread

Offside Front wiper blade loose

Fail 3 May 2016 49,076 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn and cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre very deep cracking in tread

Offside Front wiper blade loose

Fail 2 May 2016 49,062 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn and cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre very deep cracking in tread

Offside Front wiper blade loose

Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres fine cracking to treads

exhaust deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge

offside mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2014 42,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2013 38,502 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2013 38,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,029 miles

nsf tyre heavy cracking on side wall

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,187 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,952 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,353 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE INSECURE

KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE

OIL LEVEL LOW

Fail 5 Jan 2009 25,352 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BONNET RELEASE CABLE INSECURE

KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,821 miles

front brake discs noted slightly worn

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 DCZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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