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HN53 WNO

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,902 mi
Last recorded116,902 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 116,902 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 116,899 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2024

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, inner sill and sill end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,018 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,900 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,900 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 87,398 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment steering wheel loose at top of steering column (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,608 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,468 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn metal construction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect clamp at base of column not fully tightened (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,281 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,281 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,660 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,183 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,487 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel cap locating trim damaged

headlamp cover wedged against auxilary belt

Fail 31 Mar 2012 37,692 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,692 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,293 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,854 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 25,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,738 miles

SMALL CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 19 Oct 2006 13,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,186 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 WNO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WNO, 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 WNO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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