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HV53 WCR

2003 Citroen C2

Multi-colour Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,688 mi
Last recorded143,688 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 WCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 143,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 143,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 132,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 132,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) not secure (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front side lamps not emitting a steady light

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 114,741 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 91,569 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,348 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Fail 20 Oct 2010 91,333 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,574 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 75,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,646 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 63,641 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,077 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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HV53 WCR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Multi-colour with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV53 WCR, 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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HV53 WCR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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