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LG53 FXX

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,103 mi
Last recorded98,103 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,771 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis rails rusty

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,486 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear chassis rails corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,057 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,111 miles

Front brake discs worn,lipped & inner face in very poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting/coming apart (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting/coming apart (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 96,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blow? (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating LED Type bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint insecure (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn,lipped & inner face in very poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting/coming apart (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting/coming apart (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,156 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 90,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

eml light on.

nearside front fog not working.

spare tyre tread low.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,518 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,146 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 49,109 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,133 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated and offside rear on 3mm

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

rear tyres deteriorated and offside rear on 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,051 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,355 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 26,345 miles

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

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

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

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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LG53 FXX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG53 FXX, 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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LG53 FXX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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