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HJ53 VSD

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,208 mi
Last recorded65,208 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,208 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust section damaged and outer skin corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust section damaged and outer skin corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,869 miles

Exhaust system has heavy surface corrosion to both silencers

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,189 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2013 51,139 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,747 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 46,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,880 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 15,510 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 VSD is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 HJ53 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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