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SC53 LCM

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 LCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,581 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 111,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear - rear section to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour orange bulb fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear - rear section to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,466 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 103,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,168 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 75,840 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 75,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2012 70,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 63,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 58,243 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,243 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,258 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,980 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 35,980 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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SC53 LCM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SC53 LCM, 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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SC53 LCM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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