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SB59 EBN

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 EBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 78,085 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator pipe ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,571 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear seats were folded down so could not test seat belts

Various underside corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2022 71,383 miles

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2021 70,464 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,787 miles

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

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 66,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,171 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,624 miles

Rear Various Items Supported With Cable Ties

Fail 24 Oct 2015 58,624 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Positive Lead At Battery Terminal (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Various Items Supported With Cable Ties

Pass 25 Oct 2014 47,589 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 47,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,785 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,851 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

brake fluid container cover missing

Fail 16 Oct 2012 31,849 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

brake fluid container cover missing

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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SB59 EBN is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SB59 EBN, 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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SB59 EBN is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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