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RA53 FYH

2003 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,106 mi
Last recorded141,106 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 FYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,106 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 141,055 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,822 miles

Both front tyres getting low.

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 135,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres getting low.

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,406 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 125,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,719 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,241 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 108,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,493 miles

high line brake light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2013 100,491 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

high line brake light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,395 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 87,693 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 87,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Off side front door strap is broken

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Off side rear brake disc badly corrodedd

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre badly cracking can not be used

Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2009 62,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,157 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,413 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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RA53 FYH is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA53 FYH, 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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RA53 FYH is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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