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SH53 AHO

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 AHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

spare tyre below 1.6mm tread

Fail 19 Nov 2013 79,639 miles

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

spare tyre below 1.6mm tread

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,103 miles

tailpipe thin with corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,009 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 71,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small exhaust blow on top of rear silencer

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,958 miles

small exhaust blow on top of rear silencer

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,299 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,299 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,772 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 65,701 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 46,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 46,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SH53 AHO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SH53 AHO, 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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SH53 AHO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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