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CW53 LFT

2004 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

225,888 mi
Last recorded225,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C261,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 LFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 225,888 miles

Minor damage to windscreen within 10mm circle

Slight play nsr steering rack end

Fail 19 Jan 2016 225,781 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Minor damage to windscreen within 10mm circle

Slight play nsr steering rack end

Pass 6 Nov 2014 214,513 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 214,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 204,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust Hanger Broken But Exhaust Secure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 204,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust Hanger Broken But Exhaust Secure

Pass 6 Nov 2012 189,208 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 178,427 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 154,602 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2009 124,772 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,689 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,077 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,505 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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CW53 LFT is a 2004 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 CW53 LFT, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CW53 LFT is a 2004 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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