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FV59 CEA

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,968 mi
Last recorded48,968 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,968 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 48,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,807 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer bracket broke but system is secure

Fail 29 Jan 2021 44,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear exhaust silencer bracket broke but system is secure

Pass 1 Feb 2020 43,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 39,335 miles

Nearside Rear marks in outer side wall from been in spare wheel carrier

Offside Front outer side wall worn

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

no bonnet stay fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 37,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Fail 3 Feb 2018 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,236 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 36,236 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn both (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,917 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 31,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,047 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 18,239 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,212 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 16,212 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FV59 CEA is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV59 CEA, 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 FV59 CEA registered?

FV59 CEA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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