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FG59 MDX

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,841 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 76,116 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened And off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,947 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 70,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps And off side (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,389 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 67,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and Off side (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour And Off side rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and Off side (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured and off side front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,973 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,327 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,896 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,420 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 MDX is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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