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ML53 HZR

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,171 mi
Last recorded61,171 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,171 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,659 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,656 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 45,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,713 miles

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

n/s/f inner wing cover missing

o/s/f inner wing cover missing

Fail 9 Jan 2009 34,713 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f inner wing cover missing

o/s/f inner wing cover missing

washer bottle insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

vehicle repaired at front end

Fail 27 Nov 2007 24,292 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

vehicle repaired at front end

Pass 18 Jan 2006 9,688 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 HZR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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