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LC53 KCJ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,049 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 112,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,371 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,618 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure NSF headlamp insecure, bracket/tab broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF Outer CV boot split, grease leaking out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear backbox bracket snapped. Likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NSF and OSF Side indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,544 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,069 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 69,066 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,292 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,790 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,557 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 39,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 34,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2006 24,048 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 KCJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KCJ, 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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What year was LC53 KCJ registered?

LC53 KCJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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