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LB53 KGK

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,575 mi
Last recorded99,575 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 KGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox driveshaft seals nearside and offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 93,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox driveshaft seals nearside and offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2019 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,188 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 86,188 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing seized

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing seized

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,136 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough both (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,136 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough both (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 70,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,573 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread. Near side smooth on outer edge

Noise from road spring when turning from lock to lock on off side front. Possibly siezed top mount. Further investigation advised

Fail 26 Nov 2014 67,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn low on tread. Near side smooth on outer edge

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

Noise from road spring when turning from lock to lock on off side front. Possibly siezed top mount. Further investigation advised

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,856 miles

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

Some side wall damage to near side front tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2013 59,792 miles

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

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

Some side wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,796 miles

Front brakes high imbalance at 20%. May require future attention

Fail 1 Dec 2012 54,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes high imbalance at 20%. May require future attention

Near side front side lamp dim

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 49,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 44,053 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,666 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 14,666 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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LB53 KGK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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