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FV53 CTZ

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,139 mi
Last recorded70,139 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r suspension rubber bump stop missing

nail in spare tyre

o/s/r suspension rubber bump stop missing

undulation in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Dec 2008 45,216 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 45,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,561 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,561 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,712 miles

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

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

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 CTZ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV53 CTZ, 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 FV53 CTZ registered?

FV53 CTZ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is FV53 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 CTZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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