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HN53 WSJ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,094 miles

Engine cover

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both top mounts front slightly ruff when turned

Fail 27 Sep 2016 108,062 miles

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

Engine cover

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both top mounts front slightly ruff when turned

Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,046 miles

front wipers smeary

offside front indicator starting to show white light

rear exhaust mount is broken

sounds like a injector is chuffing but cannot see due to covers

Fail 8 Oct 2015 103,046 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smeary

offside front indicator starting to show white light

rear exhaust mount is broken

sounds like a injector is chuffing but cannot see due to covers

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,342 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,628 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,628 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,287 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 85,287 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,027 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 71,372 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,564 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 61,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,585 miles

front and rear number plates both starting to deteriorate

slight roughness in front suspension bearings

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,253 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,892 miles

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

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 WSJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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