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BT59 FCP

2010 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C251,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 FCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2023 89,152 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible heavily deteriorated, changing appearance of characteristics (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible heavily deteriorated, changing appearance of characteristics (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails and under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front wipers streaking / smearing

offside rear coil spring lower mounting rubber missing, allowing some movement to spring

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,531 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 84,531 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,262 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main oil seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,020 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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 3 Nov 2020 71,020 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 19,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 48,111 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,444 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 39,256 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,026 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,778 miles

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

all tyres side walls slightly cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2014 33,773 miles

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

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

all tyres side walls slightly cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,255 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)

offside rear tyre perished on wall off 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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BT59 FCP is a 2010 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,928 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 BT59 FCP, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT59 FCP is a 2010 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 January 2010.

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