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W5 FRY

2009 Citroen C2

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,806 mi
Last recorded57,806 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 FRY
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 57,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 49,990 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 49,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,685 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 47,682 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,105 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 46,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,292 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 44,292 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,027 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,521 miles

front wiper blades leaving slight smear mark on screen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,912 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish

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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W5 FRY is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W5 FRY, 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 W5 FRY registered?

W5 FRY is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is W5 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 FRY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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