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SY59 PTX

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,790 mi
Last recorded77,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 77,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2026 77,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant leak bottom hose clamp ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,376 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 65,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,442 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,351 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,364 miles

damage to nsr

damage to osr

Fail 8 Feb 2017 27,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nsr

damage to osr

Pass 7 Nov 2015 22,495 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 22,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 17,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,162 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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SY59 PTX is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SY59 PTX, 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 SY59 PTX registered?

SY59 PTX is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is SY59 PTX safe to buy?

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