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SH53 WWL

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,176 mi
Last recorded75,176 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 WWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,022 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 98,022 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,697 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 64,936 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,429 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,723 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 56,723 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,272 miles

both inner track rods slight play

exhaust cat mount to gearbox broke

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 28 Nov 2011 50,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both inner track rods slight play

exhaust cat mount to gearbox broke

oil leak at sump

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,087 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 46,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear light units cracked

front discs pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,633 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,633 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear light units cracked

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,707 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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SH53 WWL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SH53 WWL, 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 WWL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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