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CA09 VNV

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,819 mi
Last recorded46,819 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 46,819 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Subframe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 46,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Subframe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 45,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slight edge wear

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

Subframe corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 44,446 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 43,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,409 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Strap on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,073 miles

Offside door check strap broken

Fail 7 Sep 2020 41,073 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside door check strap broken

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 40,384 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 40,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,391 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 39,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box support crodded bot still supported

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,583 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

exhaust back box securing strap rotted through but still secure

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,583 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link ball joint excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

exhaust back box securing strap rotted through but still secure

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,002 miles

Back box exhaust strap snapped but been repaired

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,532 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 26,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,109 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 21,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear 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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CA09 VNV is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CA09 VNV, 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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CA09 VNV is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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