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FL09 YTY

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,331 mi
Last recorded119,331 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 YTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,331 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 108,947 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 108,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 92,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fitted upside down but not affecting opperation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 83,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fitted upside down but not affecting opperation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,217 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front check strap broken

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear slight bind showing on wheel free

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front check strap broken

Nearside Front fog light inop

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind showing on wheel free

Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,530 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall heavily perished and cracked

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked

o/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2012 20,558 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 15,790 miles

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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FL09 YTY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL09 YTY, 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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FL09 YTY is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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