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HG53 VSY

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,489 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 92,489 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 89,029 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 89,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ,has no tread on very inner edge but not down to cords (4.1.E.1)

bonnet diff to open release pull loose

rear exhaust silencer flaking and corroded but not blowing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ,has no tread on very inner edge but not down to cords (4.1.E.1)

bonnet diff to open release pull loose

rear exhaust silencer flaking and corroded but not blowing

Fail 23 Oct 2014 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,995 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VSY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG53 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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