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FG53 TLK

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,859 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 100,603 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,463 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 27 Oct 2015 99,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,349 miles

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

slight bind to o/s/rear brake

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,977 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

spare wheel loose

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,707 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 67,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,297 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,036 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 42,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear footbrake & parkbrake effort low

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,243 miles

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

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

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 TLK is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FG53 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

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

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