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LC53 EWB

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 EWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,269 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Handbrake lever long

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,457 miles

headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 31 Jul 2017 46,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,316 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Wiper blades split but effective

Fail 31 May 2016 37,316 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Battery slightly insecure

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Wiper blades split but effective

Pass 7 May 2015 29,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 20 May 2014 21,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,929 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 19,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 10,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,728 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 6,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,845 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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LC53 EWB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC53 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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