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SA59 EMK

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 EMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

offside headlamp loose

Fail 23 Feb 2021 43,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

offside headlamp loose

Pass 4 May 2019 39,862 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 37,169 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,216 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 33,216 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,784 miles

both front tyres beginning to perish and crack

n/s/r tyre badly perished and cracked

sticker in n/s of windscreen

Fail 18 Apr 2016 28,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

both front tyres beginning to perish and crack

n/s/r tyre badly perished and cracked

sticker in n/s of windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,352 miles

N/S rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Oct 2014 23,352 miles

Offside 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)

N/S rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,547 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

rear of nearside sill damaged/dented

rear tyres lightly perished

unable to fully assess condition of front brake pads with wheels fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2013 19,544 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

rear of nearside sill damaged/dented

rear tyres lightly perished

unable to fully assess condition of front brake pads with wheels fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,269 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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SA59 EMK is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA59 EMK, 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 SA59 EMK registered?

SA59 EMK is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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