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SB59 EBU

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,608 mi
Last recorded81,608 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 EBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill appears corroded under protective coating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,944 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,402 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 65,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 34,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,466 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ckeck strap (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 32,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ckeck strap (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,962 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,854 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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SB59 EBU is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 EBU, 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 EBU is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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