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LY53 ELU

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 68,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,072 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,769 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 64,729 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tailbox heavily corroded but is secure and gas tight

Fail 10 Oct 2018 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deformed through structural failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Deformed portion of tyre is bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tailbox heavily corroded but is secure and gas tight

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,016 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,016 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 39,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,508 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,873 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 28,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,082 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,441 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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LY53 ELU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY53 ELU, 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 LY53 ELU registered?

LY53 ELU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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