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HV53 AEZ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,783 mi
Last recorded97,783 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 AEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,783 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

front indicators slightly pale

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 97,783 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs worn

front indicators slightly pale

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,684 miles

steering light when turning one way

Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Steering system fouling link arms (2.2.D.2a)

steering light when turning one way

Pass 3 Oct 2015 85,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,877 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2014 82,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,646 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 72,852 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,852 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,039 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 57,032 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,655 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,678 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,805 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 47,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,675 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 40,675 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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HV53 AEZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 HV53 AEZ, 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 HV53 AEZ registered?

HV53 AEZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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