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FG59 ZJO

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,438 mi
Last recorded82,438 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes sharp in operation

Service brake pedal creeping during brake test

Fail 10 Jan 2022 82,438 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal creeping during brake test

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,199 miles

front exhaust metal mount broken

rear wiper blade split

centre exhaust metal mount broken

stud missing front exhaust manifold to cylinder head

Fail 8 Jan 2021 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

centre exhaust metal mount broken

front exhaust metal mount broken

rear wiper blade split

stud missing front exhaust manifold to cylinder head

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,796 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,099 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 42,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,610 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 37,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,588 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 32,588 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,072 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

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 6 Nov 2013 28,072 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

All tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

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 6 Nov 2012 22,233 miles

Advise rear exhaust box support bracket weak

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 ZJO is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

FG59 ZJO is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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