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BG59 ULR

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,344 mi
Last recorded199,344 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ULR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 199,344 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 199,341 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 191,399 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 191,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 181,764 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 181,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine coolant level low

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 174,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 158,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,617 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mount missing but still adequately supported by another mount

slight brake bind by hand (offside rear)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 111,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mount missing but still adequately supported by another mount

slight brake bind by hand (offside rear)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,554 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 ULR is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ULR, 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 BG59 ULR registered?

BG59 ULR is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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