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Y9 CEF

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,366 mi
Last recorded164,366 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 CEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 164,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 162,075 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 162,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 155,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 155,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,696 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,903 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded through.

rear brake pads getting close to limit .

Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,195 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,835 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 31,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y9 CEF is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y9 CEF, 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 Y9 CEF registered?

Y9 CEF is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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