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RF53 FET

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FET
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,345 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2021 84,345 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2020 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 15 Apr 2020 83,437 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 71,022 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 71,022 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level below minimum (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,975 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer side wall

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N\S\R tyre perishing on outer side wall

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,899 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front & nearside rear tyres perished

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,943 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper blade split still clears screen

oil leak from corner of headgasket

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,401 miles

Slight deteriation to rear number plate.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,437 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil sump pan corroded and slightly leaking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on inner and outer face of front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,958 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,662 miles

both front brake discs inner face slightly pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,078 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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RF53 FET is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF53 FET, 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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RF53 FET is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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