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FD59 DNX

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,724 mi
Last recorded128,724 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 DNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 128,724 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 128,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Springs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,823 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 126,820 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive very small amount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 119,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive very small amount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,728 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 106,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 99,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 89,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,554 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,373 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front both wearing on outer edges check tracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip replaced with cable tie slight weep of grease replace soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,788 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,440 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,096 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,913 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer walls

o/s/r tyre perishing on out walls

Pass 12 May 2012 15,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD59 DNX is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FD59 DNX, 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 FD59 DNX registered?

FD59 DNX is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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