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EY59 LLR

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,855 mi
Last recorded159,855 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 159,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe + centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing has slight roughness

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 159,855 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe + centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing has slight roughness

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 152,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 148,894 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 147,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 138,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,339 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 120,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 108,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,606 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,310 miles

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

small split in offside front wiper blade

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small split in offside front wiper blade

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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EY59 LLR is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY59 LLR, 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 EY59 LLR registered?

EY59 LLR is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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