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NV53 HZG

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,992 mi
Last recorded104,992 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 HZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 104,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and n/s (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 96,769 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,967 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 88,966 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,058 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 69,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs inner face excessively pitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,343 miles

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

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 30 Oct 2007 34,878 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,043 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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NV53 HZG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV53 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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