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FP59 FMJ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,270 mi
Last recorded39,270 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 FMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 39,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,683 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,399 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,803 miles

Offside Front wiper loose in blade

Rear both tyre deteriorating on side walls, splitting wall to tread

Rear brakes slightly uneven and fluctuating

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,802 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested clearing screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front wiper loose in blade

Rear both tyre deteriorating on side walls, splitting wall to tread

Rear brakes slightly uneven and fluctuating

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,107 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)

both rear and offside front tyres slightly perished

exhaust not fully supported but secure

offside wiper blade incorrectly fitted

windscreen excessivly damaged by prolonged use of defective wiper blade

Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust braket snapped but exhaust still secure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 26,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust braket snapped but exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Jul 2014 24,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,268 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,407 miles

24% front brake application levels, close to limits

Inner 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)

age cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 18,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FP59 FMJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP59 FMJ, 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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FP59 FMJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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