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FL59 OAY

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 OAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 80,780 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 80,780 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 74,188 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,101 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 67,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 62,694 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 62,694 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 59,360 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 57,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 55,468 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 55,468 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 52,846 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 52,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,517 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 50,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,675 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,248 miles

creaking from top mounts on lock to lock

front brake discs badly corroded on the inner face

rear box mounting strap broken ( just providing enough support, advise action asap)

some corrosion coil springs

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,479 miles

creaking noise from front suspension/steering unable to find any play during test

front discs badly corroded on the inner edges

offside rear spring corroded

rear box mounting strap corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 36,226 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)

corrosion started rear box mounting strap

front discs deteriated on the inner face

rear tyres cracking on the outer side walls plus 09 dot codes

Fail 27 Sep 2014 36,226 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

corrosion started rear box mounting strap

front discs deteriated on the inner face

rear tyres cracking on the outer side walls plus 09 dot codes

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,426 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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FL59 OAY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL59 OAY, 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 FL59 OAY registered?

FL59 OAY is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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