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BG53 LGV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,632 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,780 miles

e.m.l on and engine misfires

excessive oil leaks

front discs corroding

front no plate damaged

n/s sill corroding

n/s/f indicator pale

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f coil spring deforming

o/s/f coil spring fouling retaining cup

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres getting low

wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 11 Mar 2016 107,780 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

e.m.l on and engine misfires

excessive oil leaks

front discs corroding

front no plate damaged

n/s sill corroding

n/s/f indicator pale

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f coil spring deforming

o/s/f coil spring fouling retaining cup

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres getting low

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,557 miles

back box joint weeping

brake fluid just above min

bump stops missing on rear

coolant below min

coolant leak poss water pump

e.m.l on and misfiring

front discs corroding and pads look low

front indicaters pale

front no plate damaged

front tyres getting low and wearing on inside edge

n/s sill corroding and very weak at front

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/f wishbone front bush deteriorated and contaminated with oil

oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

back box joint weeping

brake fluid just above min

bump stops missing on rear

coolant below min

coolant leak poss water pump

e.m.l on and misfiring

front discs corroding and pads look low

front indicaters pale

front no plate damaged

front tyres getting low and wearing on inside edge

n/s sill corroding and very weak at front

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/f wishbone front bush deteriorated and contaminated with oil

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,871 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,942 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 76,881 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,721 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate cracked.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 56,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing and nearside damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,727 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 LGV is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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