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BT59 FBL

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 81,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 81,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,794 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

perishing to both the rear tyres

slight noise from the o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2023 62,015 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

perishing to both the rear tyres

slight noise from the o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,658 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,365 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,461 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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BT59 FBL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT59 FBL, 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 BT59 FBL registered?

BT59 FBL is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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