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EX59 BTE

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,293 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,229 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 101,090 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,526 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,924 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,000 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 77,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,820 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,158 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,499 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,960 miles

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

crack in windscreen

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,924 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 33,924 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,405 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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EX59 BTE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX59 BTE, 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

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What year was EX59 BTE registered?

EX59 BTE is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is EX59 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 BTE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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