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FG53 ULA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 87,632 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust skin peeling no leaks found

Pass 2 Jan 2019 81,159 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust cover corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,428 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti role bar link slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,255 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear back box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,074 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,278 miles

exhaust corroded rear

rear tyres showing age related crackingon side walls

Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded rear

rear tyres showing age related crackingon side walls

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,911 miles

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 23 Feb 2012 56,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 18 Mar 2011 48,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,243 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,489 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 13 Nov 2008 32,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise wheel alignment

rear wiper blade has no rubber

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,528 miles

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

advise wheel alignment

rear wiper blade has no rubber

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front side wall

Fail 6 Nov 2007 23,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to nearside front side wall

Fail 10 Nov 2006 17,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers side rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,679 miles

drivers side rear lamp slightly damaged

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 ULA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ULA, 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 ULA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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