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AV59 MTE

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,452 mi
Last recorded44,452 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 44,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 44,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 37,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 31,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 27,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 26,947 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 26,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords s/wall perished deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,827 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 14,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,392 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 13,392 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 11,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 9,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,163 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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AV59 MTE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AV59 MTE, 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 AV59 MTE registered?

AV59 MTE is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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