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NC53 CHV

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,208 mi
Last recorded127,208 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 CHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,208 miles

middle silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,852 miles

middle silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 113,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

middle silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,812 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside offside rear bump stop missing

corrosion starting to affect sills

locating pin missing nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 26 Nov 2015 101,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside offside rear bump stop missing

corrosion starting to affect sills

locating pin missing nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,972 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,659 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,071 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe/flexi hose showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,067 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2008 40,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,493 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 32,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,203 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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NC53 CHV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC53 CHV, 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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NC53 CHV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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