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SM59 YLA

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,463 mi
Last recorded68,463 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 66,639 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 55,888 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 53,002 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,738 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 19,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,386 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly loose (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,765 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,402 miles

offside wiper split

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,287 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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SM59 YLA is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM59 YLA, 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 SM59 YLA registered?

SM59 YLA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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