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HJ53 VLT

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,721 mi
Last recorded46,721 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,721 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 28,568 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 21,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 21,526 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,746 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2015 17,516 miles

Exhaust silencers slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,420 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 12,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 11,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 9,509 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 6,120 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 6,120 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 5,938 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 5,917 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres structure on inside edges starting to split

Fail 14 Aug 2009 5,085 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 4,201 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 3,576 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 2,803 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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HJ53 VLT is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJ53 VLT, 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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What year was HJ53 VLT registered?

HJ53 VLT is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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