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SO54 GEN

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,546 mi
Last recorded50,546 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 GEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 50,546 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 50,546 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 46,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,010 miles

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

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 14 Oct 2021 27,977 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 27,977 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 19,401 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 19,400 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 17,859 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracked and perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 23 Oct 2018 17,859 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres cracked and perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2017 15,729 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 19 Oct 2016 13,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,568 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper worn but still clearing screen

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,814 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 8,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 6,084 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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SO54 GEN is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SO54 GEN, 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 SO54 GEN registered?

SO54 GEN is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is SO54 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 GEN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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