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FY53 UZG

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 79,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,133 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,137 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 56,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,723 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 51,723 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

unable to see front pads and due to brake fluid being below advise brake check.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,636 miles

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

deteration and cracks to nearside and offside front tyres and rear offside tyre

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,476 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,231 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewall. exhaust back box corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 38,231 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewall. exhaust back box corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,527 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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FY53 UZG is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY53 UZG, 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 FY53 UZG registered?

FY53 UZG is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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