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LV53 VTU

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,068 mi
Last recorded120,068 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 102,339 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,675 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,829 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,034 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK ON INNER SIDE WALLS OF TYRES

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 60,034 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK ON INNER SIDE WALLS OF TYRES

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,547 miles

bonnet prop clip broken

rear silencer corroded & delaminating

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 47,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,527 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,691 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,991 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 VTU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

LV53 VTU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LV53 VTU safe to buy?

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