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VN59 DTV

2009 Citroen C2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,441 mi
Last recorded64,441 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,441 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,327 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 59,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 51,461 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 51,429 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,355 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 45,266 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 45,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,603 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2019 43,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,974 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,453 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2017 42,453 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,903 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 35,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,514 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,570 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,571 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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VN59 DTV is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN59 DTV, 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 VN59 DTV registered?

VN59 DTV is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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