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FG59 LTX

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,287 mi
Last recorded153,287 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 153,287 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 144,315 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 144,298 miles

Emissions not tested major leak from backbox (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 138,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 138,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp not working PRS offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,633 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 130,633 miles

Position lamp not working PRS nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working PRS offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PRS no engine oil on dip stick

Fail 21 Oct 2019 125,685 miles

Direction indicator not working PRS nearside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PRS no engine oil on dip stick

Position lamp not working PRS nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working PRS nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working PRS nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm and feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trim covers fitted to rear under body obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2018 120,978 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm and feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trim covers fitted to rear under body obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,331 miles

Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trim covers fitted to rear under body obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 114,331 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

trim covers fitted to rear under body obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,245 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part PRS nearside front (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part PRS offside front (3.6.B.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too high PRS offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre is a 16 year old part worn winter tyre on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3.5mm (also a 7 year old part worn winter tyre)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear indicators nearly white in colour

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 33,607 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 LTX 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 54.5%.

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 LTX, 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 LTX is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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