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FG59 MBY

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,657 mi
Last recorded71,657 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 66,562 miles

Front Passenger airbag set to 'off'. No child seat present.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 66,553 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Passenger airbag set to 'off'. No child seat present.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre is 18 years old

Offside Front window faulty

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 61,394 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 49,443 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 46,591 miles

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly cracked / perished

rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,041 miles

Both rear tyre outer side walls perished and cracked

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished in tread grooves and worn on outer shoulder

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished in tread grooves and worn close to legal limit

Fail 9 Feb 2017 44,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Both rear tyre outer side walls perished and cracked

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished in tread grooves and worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished in tread grooves and worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 18,968 miles

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 MBY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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