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FL53 VWR

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,370 mi
Last recorded101,370 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

Fail 10 Apr 2018 101,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,085 miles

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,085 miles

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 73,054 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,432 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,205 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,080 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 VWR 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 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 FL53 VWR, 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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FL53 VWR is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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