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KP53 CLU

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,062 mi
Last recorded39,062 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 CLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 39,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 34,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 33,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 31,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,660 miles

rear exhaust box deterioration

Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deterioration outer skin

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,133 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 29,133 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake application imbalance requirements only just met

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting/ corroding and patchy discolouring (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,739 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 28,739 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 26,022 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,034 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 24,034 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,302 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 20,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES IN A POOR CONDICTION

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 Sep 2010 18,357 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 18,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,131 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 11,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,860 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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KP53 CLU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 KP53 CLU, 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 KP53 CLU registered?

KP53 CLU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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