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EF59 LZH

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,773 mi
Last recorded31,773 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 31,773 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 31,773 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 6 Dec 2024 26,925 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 26,925 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 24,573 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 24,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 21,522 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 21,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 20,388 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Retaining strap around rear silencer is corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

O/s/f outer cv boot has grease around it, but boot appears intact

Pass 2 Dec 2020 19,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 19,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 18,555 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 18,149 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 18,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 17,926 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres slightly deteiorated

o/s/f tyre very deteriorated - very deep cracks in tread

Fail 6 Dec 2017 17,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and both rear tyres slightly deteiorated

o/s/f tyre very deteriorated - very deep cracks in tread

Pass 23 Dec 2016 16,463 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 14,848 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 14,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 13,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 12,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 9,526 miles

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

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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EF59 LZH is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF59 LZH, 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 EF59 LZH registered?

EF59 LZH is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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