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GY59 VNO

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,647 mi
Last recorded77,647 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,647 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,717 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively inspect front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 73,717 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively inspect front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 67,738 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s engine compartment fuse box cover missing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside sun visor deteriorated

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

exhaust tail pipe hanging corroded and insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2018 62,568 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside sun visor deteriorated

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

exhaust tail pipe hanging corroded and insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside 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 2 Feb 2016 52,323 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 52,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,464 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 VNO is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red 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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

GY59 VNO is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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