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KL53 VHB

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,416 mi
Last recorded99,416 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 99,416 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills Corrosion and Repairs carried out.

Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,011 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,474 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills Corrosion and Repairs

Fail 19 Jan 2024 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sills Corrosion and Repairs

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 95,372 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2023 95,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Sill Corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,342 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,563 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both repeaters fading in colour

corrosion hole to nearside front sill

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to nearside rear sill

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge at 2mm

rear silencer corroding/deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2019 83,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both repeaters fading in colour

corrosion hole to nearside front sill

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to nearside rear sill

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge at 2mm

rear silencer corroding/deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,888 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,703 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,949 miles

E/M light on

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,848 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 67,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,510 miles

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

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

engine sump is rusty and leaking oil

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are perished

the rear exhaust is corroded

the sump is corroded and leaking oil

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,479 miles

the engine sump is rusty and leaking oil

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,481 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

the engine sump is corroded and leaking oil

the offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,836 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,255 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise bonnet stay clip brocken

advise near side front wiper blade splitting

advise off side fronr wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,247 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,662 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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KL53 VHB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL53 VHB, 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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KL53 VHB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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