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RJ59 AVB

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,248 mi
Last recorded126,248 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 AVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 126,248 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs badly worn and undercut........... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lamps inop........ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and leaking........ (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lamp defective......... (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm badly worn ........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Insecure......... (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Badly split.......... (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Offside rear position lamp poor light output.......... (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Rear brake adjustment......... (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads badly worn....... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,927 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 91,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split and poor wipe to screen........ (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint dust cover split and worn........ (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop lamp inop......... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn out of shape on outer track.......... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly worn /under inflated and out of shape......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn to limits and below /out of shape......... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,171 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link has excessive play in ball joints upper ball joint cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2018 71,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,297 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked not showing cords

Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,639 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 26,196 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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RJ59 AVB is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ59 AVB, 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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RJ59 AVB is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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