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WF53 FTC

2003 Citroen C2

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,387 mi
Last recorded78,387 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Fail 2 Feb 2026 78,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 2 Feb 2024 70,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,272 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated, require attention soon

Exhaust system noisy, no visible leaks

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front bumper security on nearside requires attention soon

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside front headlight unit security may require attention soon

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin holed in 2 areas due to corrosion)(non structural (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter seeping grease from outer clip

Offside rear mud flap security requires attention

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure unit (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective badly deteriorated and unable to correctly check beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated, require attention soon

Exhaust system noisy, no visible leaks

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front bumper security on nearside requires attention soon

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin holed in 2 areas due to corrosion)(non structural (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter seeping grease from outer clip

Offside rear mud flap security requires attention

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,130 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,448 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 47,971 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,614 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 41,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,849 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 35,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,761 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall some perishing

Offside Rear tyre outer wall some perishing

Rear exhaust tail box some corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2016 35,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall some perishing

Offside Rear tyre outer wall some perishing

Rear exhaust tail box some corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2015 33,750 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread and outer sidewalls

Front number plate cracked

N/S washer jet poor operation

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,298 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,613 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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WF53 FTC is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WF53 FTC, 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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WF53 FTC is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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