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HW53 DKL

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,894 mi
Last recorded87,894 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,894 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,197 miles

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 81,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,094 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake is noisy when wheel turned

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 5mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured may need attention soon (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded and deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2016 73,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s brake force 121kg o/s brake force 83kg (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 5mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured may need attention soon (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded and deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,308 miles

Exhaust rear box badly corroded but not blowing

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 31 Oct 2014 55,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,614 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 49,613 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,522 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,730 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 28,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,439 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 DKL 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 65.2%.

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 HW53 DKL, 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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HW53 DKL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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