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HG09 BFA

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,988 mi
Last recorded87,988 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 BFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,988 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 87,988 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 80,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 80,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 68,699 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 68,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 63,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,704 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 57,703 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Spare tyre damaged.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,493 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,376 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

clutch biting point very high

Fail 28 Jun 2018 50,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

clutch biting point very high

Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,928 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 43,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,591 miles

Front brake pads may be worn very low

Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,588 miles

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

Front brake pads may be worn very low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,677 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,045 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 32,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,294 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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HG09 BFA is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HG09 BFA, 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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HG09 BFA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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