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FP53 OVK

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,085 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 91,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,223 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,811 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 69,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 54,719 miles

rear exhaust boxs deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Jul 2013 41,110 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,397 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 26,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,099 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 22,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 22,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,788 miles

parking brake feels stiff in operation

Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,076 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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FP53 OVK 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 68.4%.

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 FP53 OVK, 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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FP53 OVK is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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