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PO59 ZXR

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,842 mi
Last recorded80,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 ZXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,200 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 69,079 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 69,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn.175/65/14/h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres approx 3mm,inner edges wearing bald.

Fail 3 Feb 2022 68,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn.175/65/14/h (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working poor contact (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres approx 3mm,inner edges wearing bald.

Pass 30 Apr 2020 60,912 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip/crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm, also slightly cracked/perished in between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight build up around transmission and engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 60,912 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip/crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm, also slightly cracked/perished in between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight build up around transmission and engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,071 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 8 May 2018 45,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 45,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,073 miles

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,726 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 27,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,521 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,541 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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PO59 ZXR is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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