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FG53 FTP

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 98,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both wiper blades are splitting

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 98,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both wiper blades are splitting

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,600 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,249 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise near side rear tyre perishing & cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2014 83,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise near side rear tyre perishing & cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 77,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,113 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,599 miles

front brake disc/s slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,724 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 48,813 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,234 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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FG53 FTP is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG53 FTP, 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 FG53 FTP registered?

FG53 FTP is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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