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CP53 LLR

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,075 miles

Battery loose

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on center box and pipe where it meets the rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop incomplete

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre tread worn out of shape on the inner edge

HEAVY OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Dec 2017 120,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Bulb light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery loose

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on center box and pipe where it meets the rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop incomplete

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre tread worn out of shape on the inner edge

HEAVY OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,123 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 103,180 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken Both Springs (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,011 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f steering rack end arm very slight movement

Fail 7 Jun 2014 96,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

n/s/f steering rack end arm very slight movement

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,932 miles

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2013 84,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 May 2012 8,311 miles

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 May 2012 82,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 May 2011 77,498 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)

Pass 30 May 2010 68,565 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre has a cut no cords showing

Fail 25 May 2010 68,565 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 May 2010 68,560 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,395 miles

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

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

advised n/s outer door handle

advised rack

advisedwiper blades

Fail 24 Apr 2009 52,395 miles

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

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

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

advised n/s outer door handle

advised rack

advisedwiper blades

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 29,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CP53 LLR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP53 LLR, 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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CP53 LLR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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