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KG53 HVT

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,547 mi
Last recorded154,547 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 HVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 154,547 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 154,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 150,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 145,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust pipe corroded and deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2014 145,918 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust pipe corroded and deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2013 137,528 miles

battery loose but secure

both front suspension strut top bearings slightly rough

rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 Nov 2013 137,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose but secure

both front suspension strut top bearings slightly rough

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,699 miles

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

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,236 miles

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,906 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,355 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,012 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 50,011 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

4 wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,665 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 HVT is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 KG53 HVT, 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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KG53 HVT is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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