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DA59 PHF

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 PHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 69,958 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 69,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 59,850 miles

Front subframe rusty

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

Rear subframe rusty

Underside rusty in places

Fail 5 Jun 2023 59,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe rusty

Nearside front tyre tread bald on outer edge and close to wear bars

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

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

Rear subframe rusty

Underside rusty in places

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,376 miles

front subframe rusty

underside rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 53,068 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 53,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,906 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 50,906 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,017 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 44,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,101 miles

Advise bonnet release in poor condition

Advise o/s/r bump stop in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,638 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2015 31,300 miles

Exhaust back box bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Nearside front tyre - outer side wall minor damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 18 Apr 2015 31,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust back box bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Nearside front tyre - outer side wall minor damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front outer cv gaiter inner clip deteriorated/insecure

Offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 18 Apr 2014 26,422 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 26,422 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 16,505 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 16,505 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DA59 PHF is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 DA59 PHF, 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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What year was DA59 PHF registered?

DA59 PHF is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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