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FG59 MEU

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,370 mi
Last recorded60,370 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 60,370 miles

Front Exhaust pipe holder is broken but not likely to fall down the exhaust

Offside Front Sun visor is missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small lamp on the Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 60,369 miles

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

Front Exhaust pipe holder is broken but not likely to fall down the exhaust

Offside Front Sun visor is missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small lamp on the Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 58,385 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 58,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip insecure/ loose in small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,627 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 55,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,030 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 52,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,974 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 48,974 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,028 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 43,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,806 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 37,806 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 33,016 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and slight buldge

Fail 20 Oct 2017 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and slight buldge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2016 28,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2015 153,301 miles

both front tyres wearing thin close to wear markers and outer walls perishing 175/65/14 Michelin

both rear tyres outer walls perishing

nearside rear indicator discolouring

various body damage

Fail 23 Oct 2015 25,630 miles

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

nearside rear indicator discolouring

various body damage

both front tyres wearing thin close to wear markers and outer walls perishing 175/65/14 Michelin

both rear tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,702 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 22,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 18,183 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 MEU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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