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LB53 HNU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,234 mi
Last recorded75,234 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 75,234 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r suspension bump stop damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,285 miles

n/s/r suspension bump stop damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r suspension bump stop damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,762 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,877 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,451 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,541 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,645 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,741 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,238 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,598 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 47,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,411 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 41,408 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,984 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 34,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,140 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,255 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 HNU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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