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LB53 MRU

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 MRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,187 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,031 miles

Exhaust corroded and has a slight blow.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear tyres cracked.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,617 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 87,617 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,803 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged, cords not visible at time of test.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 71,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,034 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,350 miles

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

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

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

Play/movement in steering column

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 12 Dec 2013 66,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Play/movement in steering column

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,399 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,488 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,736 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,141 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 MRU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LB53 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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