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LB53 CHG

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,065 mi
Last recorded64,065 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,622 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,521 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 61,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,223 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both door mirrors are held with tape

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Slight smearing to windscreen

Wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full Inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 61,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both door mirrors are held with tape

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Slight smearing to windscreen

Wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full Inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front offside heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,839 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 57,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,479 miles

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

Offside door mirror secured up with gaffa tape

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 56,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside door mirror secured up with gaffa tape

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,314 miles

Offside Rear Lower suspension bump stop missing-recommend replacement fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,635 miles

Suspect gearbox and/or clutch faults,severe noise noise/whine in sedond/third gears also has severe clutch judder.Further inspection required.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,687 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,685 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade rubber damaged/split and screen damaged/chipped nearside lower area.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 42,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,220 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,929 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,681 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate delaminating.spare tyre 3mm/2mm tread depth.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 22,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,869 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,539 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 18,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 14,309 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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LB53 CHG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CHG, 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 CHG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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