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FG59 GVE

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,126 mi
Last recorded87,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 87,126 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 87,126 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 82,488 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 82,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 77,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,424 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 74,421 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,933 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside and offside, inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated slightly

slight engine oil leak

tyre size-175/65/14

Fail 2 Aug 2018 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside and offside, inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated slightly

slight engine oil leak

tyre size-175/65/14

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2017 38,011 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint not attached to linkage/insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,002 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 38,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,780 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 25,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,862 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,317 miles

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

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

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 GVE is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVE, 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 FG59 GVE registered?

FG59 GVE is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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