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LS53 ZLY

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,829 mi
Last recorded98,829 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 98,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 92,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam o/s + n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 83,948 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 83,924 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,459 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link bottom dust cover deteriorating

Offside front coil spring pinging in top mount when doing lock to lock

Wiper blades deteriorating, nearside rubbing slightly but still clear screen

Fail 5 Nov 2018 73,459 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front anti-roll bar link bottom dust cover deteriorating

Offside front coil spring pinging in top mount when doing lock to lock

Wiper blades deteriorating, nearside rubbing slightly but still clear screen

Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,212 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,246 miles

All brake discs worn/pitted

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 60,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 R16 V (4.1.E.1)

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

All brake discs worn/pitted

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 front brake binding

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

Rear brake binding

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,128 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake binds

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,165 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 47,069 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,957 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Tailbox outer skin corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2013 38,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Tailbox outer skin corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,939 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Tailbox outer skin corroding

Thorn in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,728 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 28,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,059 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 25,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,218 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,550 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,072 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 18,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,801 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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LS53 ZLY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LS53 ZLY, 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 ZLY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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