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EX59 YDJ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 YDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,243 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside arms, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 102,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside arms, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 95,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,095 miles

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

spare cracked and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2021 76,574 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,477 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished on edge and on 3mm

Offside Front tyre perished on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,036 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 61,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,029 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 57,029 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached SECURING NUT MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2017 51,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 51,478 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,711 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears & perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 45,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears & perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,748 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 9,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,071 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,393 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 YDJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc 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 EX59 YDJ, 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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EX59 YDJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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