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FV59 VGA

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,325 mi
Last recorded72,325 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 72,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust band broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been patch welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Nov 2023 72,189 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,609 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 71,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,103 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,408 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,947 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,489 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,108 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 24,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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 VGA 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 70.6%.

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 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 FV59 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

FV59 VGA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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