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RV09 EFZ

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 EFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 97,712 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed covering everything from underbody brake pipes and hoses front and rear subframe and vehicle structure and all suspension components

Fail 24 Dec 2025 97,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed covering everything from underbody brake pipes and hoses front and rear subframe and vehicle structure and all suspension components

Pass 7 May 2025 97,646 miles

Front subframe, suspension components, front chassis legs, rear axle, rear body and floor pan. All heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 97,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front subframe, suspension components, front chassis legs, rear axle, rear body and floor pan. All heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 95,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod inner ball joint has slight play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 95,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod inner ball joint has slight play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 93,243 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod joint has slight play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 93,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod joint has slight play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 91,124 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 91,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.51 results = 4.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,874 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 84,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit = .51 results = 1.58 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,895 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 81,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit =.51 reading = 1.62 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working all brake lamps not working correctly, flickering and then not coming on. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust mounting corroded off, front pipe.

Pass 28 May 2019 76,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside cv boot clip broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 69,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 61,747 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 53,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 45,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 41,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre perishing on side wall

osr tyre has cracks in tread and is slightly out of shape.

Pass 28 May 2013 37,544 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Offside rear tyre badly perrished and cracked not showing cord

Pass 22 May 2012 24,753 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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RV09 EFZ is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RV09 EFZ, 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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RV09 EFZ is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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