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HG53 KPV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,000 mi
Last recorded109,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,000 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre irreparable area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damage but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ageing 2006 ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 108,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested brackets broken to headlight, too much movement to give accurate headlamp aim (4.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe, weld repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre irreparable area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damage but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ageing 2006 ()

exhaust silencer box skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 105,983 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Exhaust emissions Lambda high 1.030 on 2nd fast idle test

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded & pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective old 2006 y o m ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,614 miles

oil leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 100,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,778 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded & weak

nearside rear tyre perished & in ppor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2020 96,778 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded & weak

nearside rear tyre perished & in ppor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,630 miles

front & rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,222 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 91,222 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,590 miles

Exhaust silencers rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,589 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust silencers rusty

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,984 miles

Center and rear exhaust silencer boxes rusty

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,649 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,491 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 58,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,105 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R - UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

Fail 10 Nov 2008 40,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R - UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 31,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,944 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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HG53 KPV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HG53 KPV, 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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HG53 KPV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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