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FV53 NXJ

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,469 mi
Last recorded93,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 93,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

underbody has had repairs carried out could not be fully inspected,coated in sealant/underseal.

Fail 9 Sep 2017 80,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

underbody has had repairs carried out could not be fully inspected,coated in sealant/underseal.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 80,910 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front of (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear of (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge 195/45/16 v

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,557 miles

Rear silencer corroded and rear clamp loose

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,950 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 70,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,729 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 67,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,826 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,009 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 58,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,300 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 37,235 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,236 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 NXJ is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

FV53 NXJ is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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