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FV53 FHJ

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,770 miles

Battery not very secure

Front Exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,770 miles

Battery not very secure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 92,467 miles

n/s sill corroded & weakened at front outside of prescribed area.

Fail 6 May 2015 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

n/s sill corroded & weakened at front outside of prescribed area.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,735 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wishbone front bushes starting to perish

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,505 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,505 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,689 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,080 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,303 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,052 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 FHJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV53 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

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

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