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LY53 ZWB

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ZWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,978 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking to both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole and losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 89,978 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking to both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole and losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,275 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 83,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,598 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,414 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 62,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,072 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 51,521 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 45,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,920 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,452 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 31,408 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 25,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,799 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,607 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,638 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZWB is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LY53 ZWB, 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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LY53 ZWB is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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