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FP59 VGC

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,361 mi
Last recorded89,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 89,361 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 89,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front top shock nut loose

Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,135 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 74,774 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 73,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 May 2021 72,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 68,847 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 2 Apr 2018 68,847 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,991 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support strap corroded and seperated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2017 60,991 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)

Exhaust rear silencer support strap corroded and seperated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,231 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 56,231 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,123 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,867 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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FP59 VGC is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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