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HN53 DDF

2003 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,112 mi
Last recorded89,112 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,404 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 71,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,730 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 61,730 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,366 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers have small split in blades

slight leak from clutch slave

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,666 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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HN53 DDF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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