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PJ59 FEV

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,231 mi
Last recorded154,231 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 FEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 154,231 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 154,195 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 130,278 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 130,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 'kick up' wrong side (european (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,047 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 126,047 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 116,119 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 116,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,889 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one high level brake light not working

rear wiper u/s

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,714 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,303 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 55,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,627 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 38,627 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,009 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 25,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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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PJ59 FEV is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PJ59 FEV, 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 PJ59 FEV registered?

PJ59 FEV is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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