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WV59 BYX

2009 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,753 mi
Last recorded62,753 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 62,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake disc inner surface grooved

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 22 Aug 2025 62,753 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc inner surface grooved

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,993 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 59,993 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,611 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 57,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,755 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,884 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,877 miles

oil below minimum level (not on dipstick)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,935 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,935 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,472 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 22,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 17,584 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 11,864 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,864 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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WV59 BYX is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV59 BYX, 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 WV59 BYX registered?

WV59 BYX is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is WV59 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 BYX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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