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WU53 NHJ

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,010 mi
Last recorded97,010 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,010 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 91,372 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 13 May 2015 87,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 13 May 2015 87,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,446 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,177 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,177 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 66,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear service and parking brake performance low

Slight interfeerence between all side+headlamps and indicators/hazards.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,830 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear service and parking brake performance low

Slight interfeerence between all side+headlamps and indicators/hazards.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,533 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing low

Nearside front side light poor

Offside number plate light poor

Rear indicators poor

Unable top fully see front brakes due to wheel and trim design

Wiper blades poor

Fail 19 Jan 2011 57,533 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front side light poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside number plate light poor

Rear indicators poor

Unable top fully see front brakes due to wheel and trim design

Wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,773 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear ind slightly white

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,904 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,717 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 28,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,791 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 NHJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WU53 NHJ, 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

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What year was WU53 NHJ registered?

WU53 NHJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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