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BG59 BGY

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,181 mi
Last recorded104,181 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 104,181 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 103,734 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 103,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,591 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 101,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,027 miles

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,326 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2021 99,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 94,136 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 90,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 May 2018 90,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 86,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,079 miles

both front tyres stepped

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,314 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 37,313 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 19,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,219 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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BG59 BGY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG59 BGY, 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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BG59 BGY is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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