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C9 SPF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

71,580 mi
Last recorded71,580 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SPF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 71,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 71,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 65,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 61,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 54,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 51,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 46,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,182 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,163 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2010 33,163 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,762 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 15,101 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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C9 SPF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 SPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 SPF registered?

C9 SPF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is C9 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 SPF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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