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HY53 OFC

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,896 mi
Last recorded137,896 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 137,896 miles

Brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirements suggest brake inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner sidewall split (4.1.E.1)

offside front under wing shield broken and insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2017 137,854 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirements suggest brake inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner sidewall split (4.1.E.1)

offside front under wing shield broken and insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2016 131,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 131,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 123,270 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate lights dim

Fail 4 Mar 2015 123,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front wiper split on ends

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,499 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,163 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 93,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,248 miles

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm(legal limit 1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Fail 29 Jan 2010 89,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm(legal limit 1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,295 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,924 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

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 OFC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OFC, 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 HY53 OFC registered?

HY53 OFC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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