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HY53 OEU

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,794 miles

175/65 x 14 Offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 2 Sep 2013 62,793 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

175/65 x 14 Offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,993 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,961 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,961 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 41,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,452 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,252 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 29,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,994 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 25,994 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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HY53 OEU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 HY53 OEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY53 OEU registered?

HY53 OEU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HY53 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 OEU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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