MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe into abs block (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pump bracket corroded (1.6 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two brake pipes into abs block (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Both rear brakes binding very slightly
Difficult to fully inspect condition of rear brake inner pads
Horn volume reduced but still likely to be heard by another road user
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear brakes binding very slightly
Difficult to fully inspect condition of rear brake inner pads
Horn volume reduced but still likely to be heard by another road user
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake binding.
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust silencer clamp broken.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake binding.
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust silencer clamp broken.
Exhaust rear box corroded
Exhaust rear box strap broken
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & damaged sidewall
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust rear box corroded
Exhaust rear box strap broken
Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & damaged sidewall
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear indicator and nearside repeater bulbs faded
rear silencer casing corroded through
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Low note horn not working
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust box poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Inner rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Inner rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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HJ53 VRO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 HJ53 VRO, 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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HJ53 VRO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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