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FL59 OBS

2010 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,729 mi
Last recorded179,729 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2010 Citroen C251,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 OBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 179,729 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 168,685 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 168,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 151,838 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 151,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Nearside end of steering rack has play

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 134,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,225 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 117,225 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,010 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 105,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,007 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 43,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 OBS is a 2010 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,928 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 OBS, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FL59 OBS is a 2010 Citroen C2, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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