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BV09 LCA

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,225 mi
Last recorded50,225 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 50,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Near to side wall ()

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills both sides.And Front sub/ frame rear axel and rear tail box

Fail 11 Mar 2026 50,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure As marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Near to side wall ()

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills both sides.And Front sub/ frame rear axel and rear tail box

Fail 20 Feb 2026 50,170 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre not fitted according to instructions (outside, inside)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 47,019 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 47,019 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 41,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,085 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 40,085 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 38,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,684 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 36,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 34,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,211 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tearing along the inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 26,904 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,094 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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BV09 LCA is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV09 LCA, 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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BV09 LCA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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