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MW53 FRU

2003 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,207 mi
Last recorded141,207 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 141,207 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,638 miles

Rear reg plate starting to delaminate

spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Mar 2016 134,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear reg plate starting to delaminate

spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2015 130,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Slight misting from rear dampers

Fail 2 Mar 2015 130,810 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 122,499 miles

n/s/rear wing damaged

rear number plate contaminating

Fail 18 Feb 2014 122,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

n/s/rear wing damaged

rear number plate contaminating

Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,323 miles

front spring bearing holders creak on turning

n/s/front tyre worn on outside

n/s/rear body damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,538 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 107,475 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rear box badly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,863 miles

Rear 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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MW53 FRU is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW53 FRU, 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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MW53 FRU is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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