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VA53 FME

2003 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FME
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,367 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,823 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 68,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces are very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Fail 22 May 2023 68,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces are very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 30 May 2022 64,866 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel loose

Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are rusty both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear suspension rubber bump stops are missing

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,032 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 46,795 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2017 46,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,380 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 44,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,728 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 28,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,838 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,512 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,976 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Dec 2007 19,762 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,902 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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VA53 FME is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VA53 FME, 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 VA53 FME registered?

VA53 FME is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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