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EK59 UPD

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 109,873 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worms / getting low

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded / but exhaust system is secure

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Fail 21 May 2021 109,873 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are more than half worms / getting low

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded / but exhaust system is secure

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,065 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 104,065 miles

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 17 Apr 2019 94,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 175 65 14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 94,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm 175 65 14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 175 65 14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,962 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

horn poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2018 83,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs corroded

horn poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,019 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 68,603 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 66,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

advise engine cover and engine undertray fitted

advise engine oil leaks

advise items removed from drivers view proir to testing

advise o/s/r shock absorber dust cover rubbing on shock absorber body

advise slight turbo bearing whine on engine over run

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Dec 2013 42,406 miles

offside rear tyre outer section worn to 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2012 26,233 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 26,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

very low on fuel and warning light on

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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EK59 UPD is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK59 UPD, 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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EK59 UPD is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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