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RF53 FNW

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,330 mi
Last recorded100,330 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,528 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 92,528 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,166 miles

N/s/r tyre pressure low.N/s/f brake hose detatched from retainer.Slight rear brake imbalance.Damage to o/s/r wing.

O/s/r brake binding and bearing not tested

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,166 miles

N/s/r tyre pressure low.N/s/f brake hose detatched from retainer.Slight rear brake imbalance.Damage to o/s/r wing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/r brake binding and bearing not tested

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,228 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,228 miles

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

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

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

bonnet stay clip broken

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,106 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,678 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 28,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 FNW is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RF53 FNW, 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 RF53 FNW registered?

RF53 FNW is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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