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ML53 HZF

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,282 mi
Last recorded88,282 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2014 88,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr axle bung stop missing

osr tyre cracked, purished on outter sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2014 88,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr axle bung stop missing

osr tyre cracked, purished on outter sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,466 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,984 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 69,981 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,408 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 67,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,452 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,085 miles

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,699 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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ML53 HZF is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML53 HZF, 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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ML53 HZF is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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