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HT53 FVV

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,142 mi
Last recorded143,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 143,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,456 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 138,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 133,893 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 133,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 133,626 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 133,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 132,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 132,471 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc signs corrision

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,453 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 115,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2015 104,779 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 104,779 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,780 miles

play in o/s front antiroll bar link pin

rear silencer and mount rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2014 94,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

o/s and n/s rear brake binding on

play in o/s front antiroll bar link pin

rear silencer and mount rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,172 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear silencer rusty and bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,961 miles

rear silencer rusty and mount broken

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,914 miles

o/s front inner brake disc rusty

rear silencer rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,362 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,940 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty and worn

rear silencer rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,493 miles

n/s rear tyre low on tread

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty and worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,661 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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HT53 FVV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HT53 FVV, 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 HT53 FVV registered?

HT53 FVV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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