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VN59 TPX

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,419 mi
Last recorded97,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debone off steel case (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debone starting to debone off steel case (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,419 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debone off steel case (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debone starting to debone off steel case (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,093 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 86,089 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front discs and pads 80% worn

Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,349 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment possibly hub is worn to (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front discs and pads 80% worn

Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,886 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,576 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,441 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 31,441 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 15,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,341 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 TPX is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

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

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