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PJ59 YNG

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,494 mi
Last recorded72,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 72,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 72,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack in swept area more than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,398 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 70,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

backbox corroded and in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,366 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,806 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 33,806 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 16,581 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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PJ59 YNG is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 PJ59 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

PJ59 YNG is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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