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LC53 EVN

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,221 mi
Last recorded124,221 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 EVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,059 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 116,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 115,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear silencer mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2011 115,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear brake disc is corroded.

n/s rear tyre has a deep cut to the inner sidewall.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs warn.

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

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

Slight cracking on inner wall of n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight cracking on inner wall of o/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight damage to inner wall of n/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs warn.

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

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

Slight cracking on inner wall of n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight cracking on inner wall of o/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight damage to inner wall of n/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 94,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,459 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,317 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 58,317 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,917 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 42,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LC53 EVN is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC53 EVN, 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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LC53 EVN is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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