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BG53 LCJ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 72,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

g/box oil leak

rubber on n/s bottom ball joint worn

surface corrosion front subframe and front metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,544 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

g/box oil leak

rubber on n/s bottom ball joint worn

surface corrosion front subframe and front metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,911 miles

rear inner sills corroding

Offside Front tyre getting low on shoulder

n/s/f+o/s/f inner wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,396 miles

Offside Front lower balljoint boot split but still preventing the ingrease of dust/dirt

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,587 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,873 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,200 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 118,926 miles

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

rear end exhaust rusting

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,281 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inside

rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,045 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 27,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,921 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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BG53 LCJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BG53 LCJ, 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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BG53 LCJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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