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FG59 GVZ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,629 mi
Last recorded62,629 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,629 miles

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 7 Dec 2021 62,629 miles

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

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

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,795 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

service overdue.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,859 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,835 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 42,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,079 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 39,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,135 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 34,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,967 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 26,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both offside front and offside rear tyres are perished strongly recommend replacing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,634 miles

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres are badly perished.strongly recommend relacing

Pass 2 Nov 2013 21,040 miles

o/s/f , o/s/r , n/s/r tyres are perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,302 miles

nearside front wiper blade is split but is still cleaning the swepted area

offside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

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 GVZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG59 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

FG59 GVZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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