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LV53 WTR

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,399 mi
Last recorded95,399 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 WTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,399 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 95,395 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,563 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored inner surface

Fail 6 Feb 2014 65,110 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored inner surface

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system slightly corroded

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,698 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2012 52,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,277 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,923 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 WTR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

LV53 WTR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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