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EJ59 FNP

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,619 mi
Last recorded117,619 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 FNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 117,619 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill undersills subframe axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 117,601 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill undersills subframe axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 115,956 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe Axl under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 115,946 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

clutch high

radiator clip broke

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,795 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 107,795 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nae water (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 107,618 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flange corroded off cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join and rear pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,289 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,523 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 89,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 80,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 73,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,099 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges/perishing

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,607 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,815 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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EJ59 FNP is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EJ59 FNP, 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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EJ59 FNP is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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