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FP59 TGJ

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,160 mi
Last recorded104,160 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 TGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 104,160 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 May 2024 97,623 miles

Nearside Front damage no sharp edges

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

Fail 29 May 2024 97,623 miles

Nearside Front damage no sharp edges

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 89,380 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 89,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,124 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking [ 175/65/14/82T ]

Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the front section of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,511 miles

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

offside front upper anti-roll link gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,862 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 63,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn plus pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,401 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,296 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 292,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,114 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 10,112 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 TGJ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TGJ, 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 FP59 TGJ registered?

FP59 TGJ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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