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GY09 HYC

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,433 mi
Last recorded58,433 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,433 miles

engine oil leak

nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,433 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,718 miles

advisory can not check o/s rear seat belt child seat fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 54,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advisory can not check o/s rear seat belt child seat fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,021 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,699 miles

Cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Offside mirror secured by tape

Offside rear wheel slightly binding by hand

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,488 miles

offside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 32,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,817 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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GY09 HYC is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY09 HYC, 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 GY09 HYC registered?

GY09 HYC is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is GY09 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 HYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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