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FG53 NLT

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 130,364 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s/r body damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2014 130,191 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s/r body damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2013 124,259 miles

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

O/S side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jul 2013 124,259 miles

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

O/S side repeater lens missing

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Aug 2012 117,763 miles

battery not secured down properly

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery not secured down properly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 112,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsf brake binding slightly

slight damage to osr tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsf brake binding slightly

slight damage to osr tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,949 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing slightly

exhaust backbox in poor condition

osf tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 26 Nov 2009 82,949 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing slightly

drivers door check strap bolt loose

exhaust backbox in poor condition

osf tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,143 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 65,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,910 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,287 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 NLT is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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