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SB59 LCY

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,776 mi
Last recorded54,776 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 LCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 54,776 miles

Front subframe covered in undersill protection

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 54,595 miles

corrosion on inner wing strut towers

Pass 3 Jan 2024 54,378 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2022 53,954 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 53,954 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn unevenly on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn unevenly inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,455 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,541 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 50,541 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,489 miles

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

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,934 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,536 miles

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

Offside Some bind to rear brake.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake has some bind.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,589 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 33,589 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,755 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 26,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 LCY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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