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LS53 NSN

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,865 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 79,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front brake imbalance 29% limit is 30%

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,671 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner tie rod joint have play in them but unable to inspect as rack gaitors fitted (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight when move lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 79,578 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner tie rod joint have play in them but unable to inspect as rack gaitors fitted (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight when move lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,195 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,514 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 71,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,776 miles

Nearside rear bump-stop missing

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

Offside rear bump-stop insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,776 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear bump-stop missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear bump-stop insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,603 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,603 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LS53 NSN is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LS53 NSN, 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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LS53 NSN is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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