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LB53 CFP

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,357 mi
Last recorded90,357 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 CFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 90,357 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 90,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,708 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 81,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,257 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 78,257 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,086 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,992 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated not a fail pass and advise

Pass 15 Dec 2012 64,425 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 64,425 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside door check strap brocken

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,831 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake feels rough when pulled on,nit a reason to fail so have to pass but advise checked

nearside rear brake feels to be binding very slightly not showing in rolling road so have to pass but advise checked

unable to see front brake pads so advise checked

Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,011 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 56,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,814 miles

Oil leak

rear no. plate starting to delaminate not enough to fail but advise it is renewed

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,306 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 36,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,983 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,477 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 23,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LB53 CFP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB53 CFP, 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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LB53 CFP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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