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EA53 FWR

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 FWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 124,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 116,618 miles

bonnet catch broken

nearside front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge, unevanly worn in plaes

Fail 14 Jul 2016 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

bonnet catch broken

nearside front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge, unevanly worn in plaes

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,397 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 109,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45R1680V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,406 miles

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

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 99,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

strong advise - offside front tyre at legal limit - just meets the pass standard today

Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,037 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

haet shield on rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

haet shield on rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front outer side wall has two small cuts

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2012 81,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front outer side wall has two small cuts

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 58,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has semi deep cuts in tread area but not down to tyre cords.

offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,262 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has semi deep cuts in tread area but not down to tyre cords.

offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,945 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight accident damage to nearside front lower subframe

Fail 29 May 2008 52,945 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight accident damage to nearside front lower subframe

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,258 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 41,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,721 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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EA53 FWR is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA53 FWR, 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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EA53 FWR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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