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HT53 FOF

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,834 mi
Last recorded97,834 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,834 miles

rear exhaust slight blow both front tyres low tread

Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust slight blow both front tyres low tread

Pass 12 Sep 2015 93,945 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front check strap broken/missing

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

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

Stiff gear change

Fail 11 Sep 2015 93,945 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front check strap broken/missing

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

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

Stiff gear change

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 90,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,094 miles

front brake discs corroded

front bumper damage

Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

front bumper damage

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,370 miles

back box rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2012 80,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

back box rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,622 miles

rear silencer brakeing up one no plate bulb side repeters o/s/r indiacatorsbulbs slight white

Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,622 miles

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

rear silencer brakeing up one no plate bulb side repeters o/s/r indiacatorsbulbs slight white

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,736 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,232 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,232 miles

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,584 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 45,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,551 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 27,551 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HT53 FOF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HT53 FOF, 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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HT53 FOF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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