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GY59 FBC

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,662 mi
Last recorded114,662 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 FBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 114,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 114,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24'' (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45R16 80V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 99,217 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine running rough/misfiring

Pass 22 Feb 2019 44,927 miles

Rear tyres heavily perished/cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2019 44,917 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear tyres heavily perished/cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 27,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 21,070 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 21,070 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 8,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 6,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,639 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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GY59 FBC is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GY59 FBC, 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 GY59 FBC registered?

GY59 FBC is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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