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AY09 XSG

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,720 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 85,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 80,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,761 miles

Nearside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 2 Feb 2018 70,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,110 miles

Front brake pads well worn

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Parking brake self adjust mechanism, rear shoes noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, edges well worn. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 61,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front brake pads well worn

Parking brake self adjust mechanism, rear shoes noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, edges well worn. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,023 miles

Boot full

Both front tyres beginning to crack to inner face and edges worn from under inflation

Coolant level low

Engine oil level was below minimum (topped up)

Front brake pads wearing thin and front brake discs in poor condition (corroded and worn)

Odour of fuel from under bonnet (injector seal leaking?) no obvious leaks found

Overdue service indicator illuminated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Substantial impact damage offside rear

Fail 2 Feb 2016 53,023 miles

Boot full

Both front tyres beginning to crack to inner face and edges worn from under inflation

Coolant level low

Engine oil level was below minimum (topped up)

Front brake pads wearing thin and front brake discs in poor condition (corroded and worn)

Odour of fuel from under bonnet (injector seal leaking?) no obvious leaks found

Overdue service indicator illuminated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Substantial impact damage offside rear

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,506 miles

Brake pedal rubber adrift in footwell, pedal metal is textured anyway

Clutch release bearing noisy in opperation

Corrosion front brake discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Key stiff in ignition switch opperation (possible risk of fire if starter remains engaged)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service overdue lamp illuminated

Spare tyre & wheel missing

Windscreen stickers placed on nearside could be better placed (tax disc no longer required to be displayed)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 45,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal rubber adrift in footwell, pedal metal is textured anyway

Clutch release bearing noisy in opperation

Corrosion front brake discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Key stiff in ignition switch opperation (possible risk of fire if starter remains engaged)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service overdue lamp illuminated

Spare tyre & wheel missing

Windscreen stickers placed on nearside could be better placed (tax disc no longer required to be displayed)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,021 miles

body damadge to o/s/r bumper

n/s/f tyre low 2mm

o/s/f tyre low 2mm

Fail 27 Jan 2014 39,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

body damadge to o/s/r bumper

n/s/f tyre low 2mm

o/s/f tyre low 2mm

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,954 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 26,954 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Feb 2012 14,740 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AY09 XSG is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AY09 XSG, 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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AY09 XSG is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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