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HN53 DFA

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,543 mi
Last recorded115,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 115,543 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 115,543 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,231 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 103,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,883 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,824 miles

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

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

adv back box deteriated blowing slightly

adv nearside front headlight temp repared security

adv nearside rear bump stop

air bag ight

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,701 miles

advise screen pads low front end reapead poores job seen

Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,701 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

advise screen pads low front end reapead poores job seen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,200 miles

front bumper lose nsf tyer lw mirro poor repead

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,101 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 14,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,201 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 DFA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HN53 DFA, 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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What year was HN53 DFA registered?

HN53 DFA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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