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HW53 CHV

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,928 mi
Last recorded72,928 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 CHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,928 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

advise rear seats removed at time test

advisee handbrake operation stiff

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,136 miles

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

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

handbrake cables slightly stiff in operation

Fail 2 Nov 2020 66,136 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake cables slightly stiff in operation

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 54,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,278 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 49,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, heavily lipped. and defacing. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 43,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 43,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.6mm, badly perishing (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and badly perishing (strong advise)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 2mm badly perishing. (strong advise)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,457 miles

nsr and osr tyre cracking ,replace in next 3 months,nsr bump stop missing.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 22,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,642 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,364 miles

cut in o/s front tyre tread

Fail 19 Sep 2008 15,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in o/s front tyre tread

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,955 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,896 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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HW53 CHV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HW53 CHV, 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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What year was HW53 CHV registered?

HW53 CHV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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