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WL59 FYC

2009 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,448 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 114,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,713 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 108,708 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has series of tears on outer edge of tyre (excessively perished/cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to/on limit on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,103 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox underside slightly damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,991 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,771 miles

Front windscreen has several minor stone chips inside & outside of swept area

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,137 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 90,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,328 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,744 miles

Damage to windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2016 77,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,295 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 72,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 10,779 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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WL59 FYC is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL59 FYC, 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 WL59 FYC registered?

WL59 FYC is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is WL59 FYC safe to buy?

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