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RA53 FXL

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,053 mi
Last recorded82,053 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 FXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,053 miles

off side sill corroded

off side sill undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

off side sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,478 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,402 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bumpstop deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,128 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,275 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,455 miles

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

front brake check

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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RA53 FXL is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA53 FXL, 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 RA53 FXL registered?

RA53 FXL is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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