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RE59 TBZ

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,055 mi
Last recorded121,055 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 121,055 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 121,050 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,324 miles

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Rear bump stop missing , both sides

Fail 7 Feb 2024 119,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Rear bump stop missing , both sides

Pass 21 Jan 2023 110,650 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Rear bump stop missing , both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2022 103,247 miles

Both side rear bump stops missing

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 99,226 miles

Both side rear bump stops missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 99,226 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side rear bump stops missing

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,722 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 97,720 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,116 miles

175/65/14/82t avon

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 92,116 miles

175/65/14/82t avon

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,470 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,674 miles

175/65/14/82t avon

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,674 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

175/65/14/82t avon

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,668 miles

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)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,664 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,264 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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RE59 TBZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RE59 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

RE59 TBZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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