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FV53 FPE

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,162 mi
Last recorded85,162 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rear clamp snapped exhaust still supported

Fail 20 Apr 2017 85,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system rear clamp snapped exhaust still supported

Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is cutt all round the eges (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported the shelds are hanging of and the back box is not suported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is cutt all round the eges (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front disc inner face edges corroded

centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

coolant bottle below min

nail in nearside rear tyre, also tread cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear exhaust bracket corroded away, but exhaust still supported with wiring

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,418 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front disc inner face outer edges corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

coolant bottle empty

gearbox mount bolt slightly loose

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded off,but supported with wire

Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,418 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front disc inner face outer edges corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

coolant bottle empty

gearbox mount bolt slightly loose

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded off,but supported with wire

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,847 miles

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

rear exhaust box and hanger corroded,also supported by wiring

Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,847 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box and hanger corroded,also supported by wiring

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,983 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,326 miles

rear back box bracket deterirated temporarily supported

Fail 3 Apr 2012 48,326 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear back box bracket deterirated temporarily supported

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,411 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger held by wire

Pass 13 Jun 2009 28,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 28,712 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,542 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 FPE is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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