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NV53 HYX

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 HYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 101,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,689 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Braking system leaking Front to rear at rear brake flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak Suspect radiator ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre looks soft (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,997 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,167 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 78,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,951 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,368 miles

offside head light reflector loose

Fail 11 Feb 2013 77,367 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside head light reflector loose

Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,720 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 75,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,381 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear silencer box ouetr skin corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 56,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,873 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2007 37,635 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,249 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 30,030 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NV53 HYX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NV53 HYX, 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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NV53 HYX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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