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FL53 VVX

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,823 mi
Last recorded113,823 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 113,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,227 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 88,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 85,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,204 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner wall

Fail 30 May 2013 75,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and loose

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 29 May 2012 68,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,514 miles

nsf foglight broken

Pass 25 May 2010 51,676 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,688 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 May 2008 35,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 35,265 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,750 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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FL53 VVX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FL53 VVX, 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 FL53 VVX registered?

FL53 VVX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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