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LS53 ZMV

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,014 mi
Last recorded127,014 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,014 miles

Rear Exhaust Mount Broken

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 126,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust Mount Broken

Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,422 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 105,965 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 105,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 104,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,636 miles

both front tyre sidewalls cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

stability control light on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 99,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

stability control light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 95,482 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,616 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,611 miles

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

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,297 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 81,297 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,736 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 67,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,082 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,932 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LS53 ZMV 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 57.1%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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