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VU59 XBL

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,993 mi
Last recorded46,993 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 46,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,246 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,260 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 42,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,099 miles

Oil leak ()

oil in water

Fail 20 Sep 2017 39,099 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

oil in water

Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,437 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded on both inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,188 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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VU59 XBL is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU59 XBL, 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 VU59 XBL registered?

VU59 XBL is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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