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SM59 YLB

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,016 mi
Last recorded59,016 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,016 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 59,016 miles

Emissions not tested ex blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,198 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 51,179 miles

Emissions not tested C/PIPE FLANGE CORRODED THROUGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CUT 175/65R14 NO CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,456 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 44,456 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,094 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing two rears perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2018 27,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2017 25,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 23,472 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Dec 2015 21,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 21,094 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r+ n/s/f tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,301 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 14,138 miles

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

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

rear ex/support broken

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 YLB is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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