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FV53 UMA

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,659 mi
Last recorded113,659 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 113,659 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,848 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 93,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,324 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,324 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 71,190 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 56,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2012 56,930 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,314 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,855 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr brake low reading

Fail 14 Dec 2009 33,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 29,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,124 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 19,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,471 miles

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

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 UMA is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

FV53 UMA is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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