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MW53 FTO

2003 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,887 mi
Last recorded74,887 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,887 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted up (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension creaking

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,687 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 69,269 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,714 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 59,487 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,114 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,191 miles

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

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

Offside front suspension strut top mount is slightly stiff in its movement on bearings.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,418 miles

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

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

Suspension strut top mount on coil spring slightly stiff in movement on offside front.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,792 miles

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

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

1/ front brake disks lipped and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,622 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,665 miles

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

both no plates deterioting

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,457 miles

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

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,120 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 13,120 miles

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

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

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

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 FTO is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 FTO, 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 MW53 FTO registered?

MW53 FTO is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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