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FG59 SYT

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,924 mi
Last recorded68,924 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,924 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust hanger band broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Feb 2018 68,924 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust hanger band broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 16,209 miles

Rear silencer hanger band broken but still secure

handbrake leaver has little reserve travle

Fail 3 Feb 2017 16,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Rear silencer hanger band broken but still secure

handbrake leaver has little reserve travle

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 52,492 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,945 miles

Exhaust backbox bracket broken

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Spare tyre unservicable

Fail 27 Jan 2015 42,945 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 Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust backbox bracket broken

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Spare tyre unservicable

Fail 24 Jan 2014 36,156 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,156 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 28,761 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 28,761 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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 SYT is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

FG59 SYT is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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