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FG59 RZY

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,542 mi
Last recorded51,542 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 RZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 51,539 miles

Steering system excessively rough Noise from n/s top mount area. (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,380 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,747 miles

exhaust system corroded

ns+os cv boots weeping

nsf+osf tyres perished

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,205 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr+osr (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 37,205 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr+osr (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper missing ns+os (3.4 (a))

both front tyres starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 36,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

font wipers poor

Fail 28 Oct 2017 36,920 miles

Nearside Front 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 (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

font wipers poor

Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,080 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 35,080 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 16 Oct 2015 31,381 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,905 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 24,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,561 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 20,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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 RZY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

FG59 RZY is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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