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FP59 VGX

2010 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,238 mi
Last recorded68,238 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C251,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,238 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 68,219 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 65,255 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 62,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,922 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 59,897 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 56,965 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 Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,352 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,915 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 51,915 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 48,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 48,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative on BOTH sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,940 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 39,919 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,943 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 34,916 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,573 miles

minor cut on wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,038 miles

all tyre outer walls perished & cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,477 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 VGX is a 2010 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP59 VGX, 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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What year was FP59 VGX registered?

FP59 VGX is a 2010 Citroen C2, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is FP59 VGX safe to buy?

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