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VN53 LTJ

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,716 mi
Last recorded94,716 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 94,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,239 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 92,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,820 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

body has corrosion.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,348 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

body has corrosion.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 89,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

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

body has corrosion.

head lights faded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded and rear has a small blow.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 86,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded and rear has a small blow.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,329 miles

Both steering arms has slight play

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides slight noises (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,978 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 73,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,309 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,280 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,467 miles

handbrake close to excess travel

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,602 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 LTJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VN53 LTJ, 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 LTJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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