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BG53 LGW

2003 Citroen C2

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,681 mi
Last recorded83,681 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,681 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,673 miles

slight bind offside and nearside front brakes

Pass 19 May 2016 83,650 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 83,649 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,363 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,894 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,952 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,950 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,234 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,620 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)

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 LGW is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG53 LGW, 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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What year was BG53 LGW registered?

BG53 LGW is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BG53 LGW safe to buy?

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