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FG59 MHV

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,945 mi
Last recorded66,945 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 66,945 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 66,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 59,600 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,523 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 51,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,023 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,097 miles

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

surface corrosion front subframe

Fail 27 Oct 2020 46,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

surface corrosion front subframe

Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,979 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,597 miles

Oil leak ()

light cracking both rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,333 miles

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)

light cracking to both rear tyres sidewalls

Fail 12 Oct 2015 27,333 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)

Offside 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)

light cracking to both rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,872 miles

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

light cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2013 20,154 miles

light cracking to all 4 tyres

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Oct 2013 20,154 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

light cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,938 miles

Nail in front tyre

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 MHV 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 72.7%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

FG59 MHV is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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