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HN53 YRD

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,062 mi
Last recorded90,062 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2014 90,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,062 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 89,866 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust fouling body

exhaust noisy

nearside rear handbrake arm not returning to its stop

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

play in offside front strut top mounting

retro fit hid headlamp kit fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,845 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 73,777 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,711 miles

n/s/front fog lamp not working

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2012 65,711 miles

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

n/s/front fog lamp not working

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,392 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,392 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,646 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,080 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 33,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear 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 YRD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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