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YA08 LEA

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 96,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 92,771 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 90,454 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 90,454 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 88,678 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 88,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,160 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,215 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,888 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,281 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,343 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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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YA08 LEA is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA08 LEA, 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 YA08 LEA registered?

YA08 LEA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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