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FG59 GVN

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,704 mi
Last recorded84,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 84,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 24 Jun 2026 84,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Minor sidewall damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 77,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Minor sidewall damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,952 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 70,947 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount corroded away

Pass 7 Jun 2023 64,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

crack at the bottom of windsceen

Fail 7 Jun 2023 64,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

crack at the bottom of windsceen

Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,158 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,977 miles

very minor screen damage in bottom corner

Fail 29 Jun 2021 47,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 44,810 miles

front brake discs poor condition on inside faces

Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,469 miles

front brake disc poor condition on inside face

Fail 18 Jun 2020 44,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs new clips (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

high level brakelight one of bulbs inop

Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,371 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2019 39,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related cracks on shoulder of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related cracks on shoulder of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2018 34,347 miles

F DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL.

TYRE O/S/R+N/S/R TREAD/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 30 May 2018 34,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

F DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL.

TYRE O/S/R+N/S/R TREAD/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,983 miles

TYRE-O/S/R+N/S/R TREAD/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 25,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

TYRE-O/S/R+N/S/R TREAD/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,563 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 20,561 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,365 miles

advise front pads wearing

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 GVN is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

FG59 GVN is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is FG59 GVN safe to buy?

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