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SP09 RTX

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 RTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 83,401 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 83,401 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 78,605 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 73,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bushes worn/parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 69,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bushes worn/parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,959 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,360 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 56,360 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,194 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 51,194 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,473 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 46,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,871 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,748 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 13,748 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,953 miles

offside wiper blade torn slightly at end

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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SP09 RTX is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP09 RTX, 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 SP09 RTX registered?

SP09 RTX is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is SP09 RTX safe to buy?

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