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2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

72,131 mi
Last recorded72,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 CFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,131 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 72,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,559 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 64,557 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,533 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 62,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,858 miles

Handbrake lever travels almost to stop

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 60,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever travels almost to stop

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,672 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,704 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 54,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,548 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,063 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 44,063 miles

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)

Frontb brake pads look low but difficult to see properly recommend removal of wheels to check

Nearside outer c/c gaiter poorly secured

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,036 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FG59 CFU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FG59 CFU, 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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FG59 CFU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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