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VE59 YAV

2010 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,048 mi
Last recorded92,048 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C251,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 YAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 92,048 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 92,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 87,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft seal leaking

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 87,489 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft seal leaking

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,406 miles

Coolant on min

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light cluster slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp By indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,083 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose BODYSILL COVER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 74,083 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose BODYSILL COVER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 63,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 53,677 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 53,677 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 49,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge slightly low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 46,347 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge slightly low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,844 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,302 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 29,269 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 12,185 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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VE59 YAV is a 2010 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,928 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 VE59 YAV, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE59 YAV is a 2010 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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