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KG53 HVJ

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,699 mi
Last recorded83,699 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,105 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 78,105 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,752 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 17,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,458 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 67,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 61,608 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,456 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,751 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 20 Oct 2007 27,335 miles

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

foot brake when pressed hard clicks on return

hand brake knochy

Pass 21 Oct 2006 20,860 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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KG53 HVJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KG53 HVJ, 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 KG53 HVJ registered?

KG53 HVJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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