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VN53 LSX

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,301 mi
Last recorded111,301 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 111,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,201 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 103,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,810 miles

1.rear brake pads wearing low.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jul 2015 97,810 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1.rear brake pads wearing low.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jul 2014 92,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,788 miles

exhaust rear section corroaded

no. plate lights dim

Fail 20 Jul 2012 84,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear section corroaded

no. plate lights dim

Fail 14 Jul 2012 84,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rear section corroaded

front discs worn

no. plate lights dim

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,433 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,996 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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VN53 LSX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN53 LSX, 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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VN53 LSX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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