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FV53 EUM

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,076 mi
Last recorded71,076 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 71,076 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 71,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 68,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 68,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,047 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 62,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,478 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 60,478 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 54,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 51,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 49,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,514 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,480 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,494 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall perished n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 13,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,983 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 EUM is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 EUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 EUM registered?

FV53 EUM is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is FV53 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 EUM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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