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FV53 AGY

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,540 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Misfire

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,991 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on wearbars

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 92,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on wearbars

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,882 miles

Backbox outer skin rotted away

Nail in OSF tyre

Rear number plate water damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 74,882 miles

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

Backbox outer skin rotted away

Nail in OSF tyre

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,212 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,257 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,257 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,643 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,807 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 36,807 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 16,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,899 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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FV53 AGY is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV53 AGY, 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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FV53 AGY is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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