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ST53 HBZ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,823 mi
Last recorded103,823 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 HBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,823 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,664 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 100,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 87,294 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 87,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 77,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,360 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,881 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 60,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,552 miles

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

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

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

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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ST53 HBZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST53 HBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST53 HBZ registered?

ST53 HBZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ST53 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 HBZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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