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LV53 MZZ

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,417 mi
Last recorded62,417 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 MZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and lower (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and lower (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and lower (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and lower (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,203 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,203 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front & offside front wiper blade are slightly split

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Fail 4 Mar 2014 53,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front & offside front wiper blade are slightly split

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,849 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

offside exterior mirror damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2013 51,849 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

offside exterior mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Feb 2012 48,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,455 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 42,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 36,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,653 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside wiper blade is slightly split

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,966 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 24,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,785 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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LV53 MZZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LV53 MZZ, 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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What year was LV53 MZZ registered?

LV53 MZZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is LV53 MZZ safe to buy?

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