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FP59 PUV

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,110 mi
Last recorded178,110 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 PUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 178,110 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 173,539 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 173,485 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes have debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security beam axle mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 169,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 163,243 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 153,713 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate. Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s outer cv joint knocking on hard lock

Pass 20 Nov 2020 147,904 miles

Both outer cv-joints noisy on test drive.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Both outer cv-joints noisy on test drive.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 142,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Outer cv joints noisy

inter exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 142,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer cv joints noisy

inter exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2018 134,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1000-1500 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel rim slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Nov 2016 108,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel rim slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,180 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 71,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,129 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,128 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 39,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PUV is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PUV, 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 PUV is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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