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VK59 UPP

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 UPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,328 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,023 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,422 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 48,548 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position or opened (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,394 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 38,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,007 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

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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VK59 UPP is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc 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 VK59 UPP, 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 VK59 UPP registered?

VK59 UPP is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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