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LD53 VZW

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 148,389 miles

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

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

this car had an MOT Test yesterday (14/2/2017) however when registering for a retest today (15/2/2017) it removed and re failed on the items listed on the 14th even though these were corrected. short MOT test time due to this reason.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 148,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 148,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,939 miles

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

Front brake discs deteriorating

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 134,934 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Lower Gearbox Mount Fouling On Stabilizer Bar

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Wiper Blade Smearing Slightly

Spare Wheel Carrier Loose But Not Likely To Fall Off

Fail 15 Jan 2016 134,929 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Centre Front Lower engine fouling stabilizer bar

Pass 31 Jan 2015 127,533 miles

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

dip stick broken

Fail 24 Jan 2015 127,384 miles

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

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

dip stick broken

Pass 7 Dec 2013 113,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 104,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 97,536 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 90,152 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,786 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,378 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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LD53 VZW is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD53 VZW, 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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LD53 VZW is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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