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GK53 LXJ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,189 mi
Last recorded84,189 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged/cut ..not to cords

rear silencer strap/hanger corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 84,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged/cut ..not to cords

rear silencer strap/hanger corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,153 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres worn to 3-4 mm

Fail 16 Dec 2011 76,141 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres worn to 3-4 mm

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,019 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 51,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,024 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,559 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 37,559 miles

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

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

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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GK53 LXJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GK53 LXJ, 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 GK53 LXJ registered?

GK53 LXJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GK53 LXJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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