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FG59 MVW

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,423 mi
Last recorded66,423 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 MVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,423 miles

Cannot assess life of front pads due to wheel trims, have advised presenter.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 66,423 miles

Cannot assess life of front pads due to wheel trims, have advised presenter.

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,977 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking around bead area of the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 61,977 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box band corroded & not supporting the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor works no spray (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm winter tyres fitted 175/65 x 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking around bead area of the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,616 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 52,616 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,214 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,563 miles

front o/s drive shaft gaiter and susp bottom joint wearing and leaking greese-

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,466 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 33,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,619 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 28,619 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,144 miles

front left brake pads and disck detiriorating

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
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

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FG59 MVW is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

FG59 MVW is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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