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LM53 CDE

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,500 mi
Last recorded92,500 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,500 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 91,142 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 90,587 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,598 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,902 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 65,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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LM53 CDE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM53 CDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 CDE registered?

LM53 CDE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is LM53 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 CDE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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