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BV59 YCJ

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,117 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,510 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,078 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 42,031 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,751 miles

service brake binding but not exesivley osf

Fail 17 Jul 2018 27,743 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall splitting 195/45/13 80v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish & split inner wall

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish & split inner wall

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 17,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 5,582 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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BV59 YCJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 BV59 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 YCJ registered?

BV59 YCJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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