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RE59 DXW

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,271 mi
Last recorded63,271 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 DXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,271 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 63,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 60,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,110 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 55,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 42,772 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 33,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 31,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 29,121 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

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 15 Oct 2016 29,121 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,093 miles

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

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken and corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 26,858 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)

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

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken and corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 24,906 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,776 miles

front brake discs corroded

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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RE59 DXW is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RE59 DXW, 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 RE59 DXW registered?

RE59 DXW is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is RE59 DXW safe to buy?

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