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YC59 VTA

2009 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,616 mi
Last recorded42,616 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C253,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 42,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 40,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 38,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 38,539 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 38,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 37,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 37,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,984 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 35,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,984 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2017 33,984 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2016 32,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,208 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,422 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,225 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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YC59 VTA is a 2009 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC59 VTA, 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 YC59 VTA registered?

YC59 VTA is a 2009 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 VTA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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