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PO59 ZXA

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,148 mi
Last recorded74,148 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 ZXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 74,148 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,983 miles

Corrosion on Front Subframe, Rear Axle, Chassis and Suspension Components

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 71,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion on Front Subframe, Rear Axle, Chassis and Suspension Components

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,991 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 69,991 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,749 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 65,749 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,896 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 61,887 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tailgate spoiler loose (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,419 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 58,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,711 miles

child seat installed to rear seat

Fail 30 Jan 2015 51,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat installed to rear seat

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,202 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,167 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 36,167 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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PO59 ZXA is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PO59 ZXA, 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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PO59 ZXA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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