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BG53 LHY

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

132,817 mi
Last recorded132,817 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 132,817 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)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,977 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,001 miles

Centre exhaust deteriated

Front bumper insecure

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Various under gaurds insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2014 114,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Various under gaurds insecure

Centre exhaust deteriated

Front bumper insecure

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,784 miles

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

Drive fault!

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 106,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Drive fault!

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 99,069 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge and 2mm

n/s/f bumper inscure

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 2 Oct 2010 84,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 84,056 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Both front brake discs heavily pitted, will not give good balance reading need replacing

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 76,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 68,218 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,937 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 LHY 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 BG53 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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