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AP59 AYB

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,528 mi
Last recorded103,528 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,528 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 103,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 93,057 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,997 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge stepped tyre 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and starting to separate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Jan 2021 79,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge stepped tyre 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and starting to separate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,254 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face only braking over half surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box twin bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

eml on at start of test but went out and stayed off

Fail 20 Jan 2020 74,246 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face only braking over half surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box twin bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

eml on at start of test but went out and stayed off

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,692 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/r bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,491 miles

Both rear bearings have slight noise on rotation

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,822 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 16,653 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 16,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012

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)

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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AP59 AYB is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AP59 AYB, 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 AP59 AYB registered?

AP59 AYB is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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