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SH53 LSJ

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,335 mi
Last recorded48,335 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened non- braking surface marked (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened non-braking surface marked (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge and at 3mm

offside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

some/slight play/movement felt in steering rack at offside

some/slight roughness felt in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,930 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 29 Oct 2011 43,340 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 43,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,623 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 41,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre sisewall cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,314 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,084 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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SH53 LSJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH53 LSJ, 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 SH53 LSJ registered?

SH53 LSJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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