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VN59 TPV

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 TPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 69,489 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 69,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,940 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door check strap hinge damaged, not stopping the door from swinging out.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 68,939 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door check strap hinge damaged, not stopping the door from swinging out.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,442 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 68,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,360 miles

Nearside Mirror Glass Broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and Split/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 67,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mirror Glass Broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and Split/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 67,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 67,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 67,136 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 67,136 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,625 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 54,646 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 54,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both lamps (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,746 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 44,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 40,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,682 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,252 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 TPV is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN59 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

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