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AO59 UVJ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,823 mi
Last recorded75,823 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 UVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing notchy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,736 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 68,734 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill area full length (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 110,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,390 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,462 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 99,462 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,801 miles

Front wheel bearing noise down road

Nearside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

sump corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 92,801 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts alternator (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

sump corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,866 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,019 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,019 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise wheel bearing

Offside Front slight noise wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight noise wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,847 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 25,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,927 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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AO59 UVJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 53,578 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 AO59 UVJ, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 UVJ registered?

AO59 UVJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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