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FG59 MFJ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,257 mi
Last recorded63,257 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,257 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 63,257 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,943 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the inner edges.

Front exhaust mount is broken.

Rear exhaust system is corroded and has a small leak of exhaust gases.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Glass is marked from wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 54,943 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the inner edges.

Front exhaust mount is broken.

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

Rear exhaust system is corroded and has a small leak of exhaust gases.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Glass is marked from wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,442 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,461 miles

Front both brake discs corroded around edge

Front brake pads not fully visible due to wheel / trim design . further inspection required

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter secure , but slightly contaminated

Fail 9 Nov 2017 37,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Front both brake discs corroded around edge

Front brake pads not fully visible due to wheel / trim design . further inspection required

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter secure , but slightly contaminated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 37,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,494 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,242 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,581 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 24,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,049 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 21,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 16,336 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)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 MFJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

FG59 MFJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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