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HN53 SPX

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,944 mi
Last recorded87,944 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 SPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,944 miles

ns rear bump stop missing

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,819 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ns rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear inner wing cover slightly insecure

rear coil springs starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear inner wing cover slightly insecure

rear coil springs starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,974 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 69,974 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,518 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin broken

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,807 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear unable to fully test seat belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre 2mm on outer edge and cracking

offside front tyre 2mm and cracking

tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,910 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,436 miles

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

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 SPX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

HN53 SPX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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