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LV53 ZMO

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,409 mi
Last recorded109,409 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 109,409 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,918 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,024 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 83,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,324 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight imbalance on rear brake application

slight mishape to n/s/r tyre (recommend replacement)

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,241 miles

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,055 miles

old brake pads fitted with new front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,127 miles

bonnet damaged

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside headlamp aiming on low and left limits

o/s/r wheel arch damage

spare wheel rim damage and slight tyre bulge (at the same site)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,991 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 17,990 miles

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

rear wiper split

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 ZMO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZMO, 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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LV53 ZMO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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