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FG53 MLX

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,444 mi
Last recorded74,444 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,566 miles

1.n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly cracked on wall

Fail 7 Apr 2015 68,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1.n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly cracked on wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,338 miles

1. slight blow from centre exhaust and cracked on bracket

Fail 22 Apr 2014 62,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. slight blow from centre echaust and slight crack in bracket, 2. rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,634 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,634 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,796 miles

1. front tyres worn just on legal limit, 2 nsr tyre perrished and distorted, 3 long handbrake travel.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,576 miles

1.n/s rear tyre slightly mishape

Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,576 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1.n/s rear tyre slightly mishape

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,531 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,531 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Apr 2010 40,318 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2010 40,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,075 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,075 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges ADVISE check wheel alignment

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,838 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 MLX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MLX, 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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FG53 MLX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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