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VU09 MKX

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 MKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,888 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,910 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 75,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,817 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 71,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in sidewall 185/55/15v

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,522 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,998 miles

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

Slight noise detected at n/s/r wheel when rotated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 61,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight noise detected at n/s/r wheel when rotated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 46,764 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2015 46,764 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,576 miles

both front outer c.v. boots not fully secure and seeping grease slightly

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front wipers split

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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VU09 MKX is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU09 MKX, 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 VU09 MKX registered?

VU09 MKX is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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