CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE09 PVU

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,762 mi
Last recorded51,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 PVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 51,762 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush perishing and debonding slightly from outer casing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses deteriorating (beam pattern only just visible) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between grooves and to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perishing and cracking to tread blocks on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi ferrules corroded - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 51,759 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush perishing and debonding slightly from outer casing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses deteriorating (beam pattern only just visible) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between grooves and to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perishing and cracking to tread blocks on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi ferrules corroded - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,678 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect wheel bearing due to brake bind

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between grooves and to inner and outer tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rearward bush worn / slight cracking - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill corroded within 30cm of rear axle mount - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 48,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Can only just be turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect wheel bearing due to brake bind

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between grooves and to inner and outer tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rearward bush worn / slight cracking - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill corroded within 30cm of rear axle mount - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 46,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perishing and cracking on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 46,630 miles

Coolant leak radiator?

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 46,630 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))

Coolant leak radiator?

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,843 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 44,838 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,800 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,321 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,970 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,837 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 25,832 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 21,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,550 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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE09 PVU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE09 PVU, 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

How do I check the history of CE09 PVU?

You can check the full history of CE09 PVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE09 PVU registered?

CE09 PVU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is CE09 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 PVU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE09 PVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE09 PVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.