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WU53 NHC

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,252 mi
Last recorded27,252 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 27,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 25,644 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 24,854 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 23,716 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 22,944 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 22,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight weap from nearside inner cv boot

Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping cv grease

Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,152 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has inner tube fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 17,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,503 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 16,498 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,803 miles

both wiper blades spliting on ends

Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 9,075 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 5,159 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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WU53 NHC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WU53 NHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU53 NHC?

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What year was WU53 NHC registered?

WU53 NHC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is WU53 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 NHC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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